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Author | : Bibek Debroy |
Publisher | : Penguin Random House India Private Limited |
Total Pages | : 569 |
Release | : 2022-01-24 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9391149782 |
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The eighteen Puranas are counted among the foundational texts of Hinduism. The holy trinity of Brahma as the creator, Vishnu as the preserver and Shiva as the destroyer play a central deities of the Puranas and feature in the narratives. The Puranas where creation themes feature prominently are identified with Brahma (Brahma, Brahmanda, Brahmavaivarta, Markandeya). Puranas where Vishnu features prominently are identified as Vaishnava Puranas (Bhagavata, Garuda, Kurma, Matysa, Narada, Padma, Vamana, Varaha, Vishnu). Puranas where Shiva features prominently are identified as Shaiva Puranas (Agni, Lings, Shiva, Skanda, Vayu). The Brahma Purana is so named because it was originally recounted by Brahma. It is described as Adi Purana in several Purana texts, underlining its importance. Odisha and the temples in that region are a key component of the text.
Author | : Bibek Debroy |
Publisher | : Penguin Random House India Private Limited |
Total Pages | : 355 |
Release | : 2024-03-21 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 935708522X |
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‘Among the eighteen classic Hindu texts called the Puranas, the Brahmanda Purana recounts the stories and lores associated with Brahma, the creator and one of the trinities of the supreme divinity along with Vishnu and Shiva. A relatively early Purana, its composition can be traced back to approximately 400 to 600 BCE, predating many other Hindu texts. While the first volume talks of the cosmology, creation, and geography, the lineages of rishis and shraddha rites, ending with Parashurama's stoory, the highlight of volume 2 is its emphasis on Lalita's greatness, the slaying of Bhandasura, Madana's rebirth and the glory of Kamakshi. Translated and annotated from the original Sanskrit by Bibek Debroy, this edition of the Brahmanda Purana is a precious and rare volume for the lovers of Hindu mythology and religion. This is the sixth volume in the Purana series; the others include the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, the Brahma Purana, Vishnu Purana, and the Shiva Purana.’
Author | : J.L. Shastri |
Publisher | : Motilal Banarsidass |
Total Pages | : 545 |
Release | : 2013-01-01 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 8120839013 |
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Author | : Bibek Debroy |
Publisher | : Penguin Random House India Private Limited |
Total Pages | : 636 |
Release | : 2022-01-24 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9391149731 |
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The eighteen Puranas are counted among the foundational texts of Hinduism. The holy trinity of Brahma as the creator, Vishnu as the preserver and Shiva as the destroyer play a central deities of the Puranas and feature in the narratives. The Puranas where creation themes feature prominently are identified with Brahma (Brahma, Brahmanda, Brahmavaivarta, Markandeya). Puranas where Vishnu features prominently are identified as Vaishnava Puranas (Bhagavata, Garuda, Kurma, Matysa, Narada, Padma, Vamana, Varaha, Vishnu). Puranas where Shiva features prominently are identified as Shaiva Puranas (Agni, Lings, Shiva, Skanda, Vayu). The Brahma Purana is so named because it was originally recounted by Brahma. It is described as Adi Purana in several Purana texts, underlining its importance. Odisha and the temples in that region are a key component of the text.
Author | : H. H. Wilson |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 350 |
Release | : 2022-03-31 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3752590580 |
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. A system of Hindu mythology and tradition.
Author | : Bibek Debroy |
Publisher | : Penguin Random House India Private Limited |
Total Pages | : 622 |
Release | : 2023-05-29 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9357080805 |
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The Shiva Purana is the fifth book in an eighteen-part series on the sacred Hindu texts known collectively as the Puranas. Translated with great rigor and precision, Bibek Debroy recounts the tales of creation and the many myths that surround Lord Shiva in twenty-four thousand shlokas and an introduction that simplifies the myth and history of the Puranas. Brimming with insight and clarity, this translation presents readers with an opportunity to truly understand classical Indian texts. Previous translations by Bibek Debroy include the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, the Brahma Purana, and the Vishnu Purana.
Author | : Bibek Debroy |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2008-08-25 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 8184759703 |
Download Sarama and Her Children Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Most Recognized Dog In Indian Myth Is The Dog In The Mahabharata That Accompanied The Pandavas Not Actually A Dog But Dharma In Disguise. There Are, However, Several More References To Dogs In The Classical Texts. Mentioned For The First Time In The Rg Veda, The Eponymous Sarama Is The Dog Of The Gods And The Ancestor Of All Dogs. In Sarama And Her Children, The Evolution Of The Indian Attitude Towards Dogs Is Traced Through The Vedas, Epics, Puranas, Dharmashastras And Niti Shastras. The Widespread Assumption Is That Dogs Have Always Been Looked Down Upon In Hinduism And A Legacy Of That Attitude Persists Even Now. Tracing The Indian Attitude Towards Dogs In A Chronological Fashion, Beginning With The Pre-Vedic Indus Valley Civilization, Bibek Debroy Discovers That The Truth Is More Complicated. Dogs Had A Utilitarian Role In Pre-Vedic And Vedic Times. There Were Herd Dogs, Watchdogs And Hunting Dogs, And Dogs Were Used As Beasts Of Burden. But By The Time Of The Mahabharata, Negative Associations Had Begun To Creep In. Debroy Argues Convincingly That The Change In The Status Of The Dog In India Has To Do With The Progressive Decline Of The Traditional Vedic Gods Indra, Yama And Rudra (Who Were Associated With Dogs), And The Accompanying Elevation Of Vishnu, Associated With An Increase In Brahmana Influence. Debroy Demonstrates That Outside The Mainstream Caste Hindu Influence, As Reflected In Doctrines Associated With Shiva And In Buddhist Jataka Tales, Dogs Did Not Become Outcasts Or Outcastes. Drawing References From High And Low Literature, Folk Tales And Temple Art, Sarama And Her Children Dispels Some Myths And Ensures That The Indian Dog Also Has Its Day.
Author | : J.L. Shastri |
Publisher | : Motilal Banarsidass |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2013-01-01 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 8120839005 |
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Author | : Bibek Debroy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 588 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Puranas |
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3 Vols. Set -Contents: vol. 1. Brahma, Padma, Vishnu, Shiva, Bhagavata and Narada. xx, 602 p. vol. 2. Markandeya, Agni, Bhavishya, Brahmavaivarta, Linga and Varaha. xviii, 561 p. vol. 3. Skanda, Vamana, Kurma, Matsya, Garuda, Brahmanda and Vayu. xviii, 626 p. (B.R).
Author | : Bibek Debroy |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2016-09-09 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9386057913 |
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A gorgeous, lucid rendering of the majestic conclusion to the Mahabharata As an epilogue to the greatest epic of all time, the Harivamsha further elaborates on the myriad conflicts of dharma and the struggle between good and evil. Stories abound—from the cosmogony of the universe to the legends of the solar and lunar dynasties and even a foreshadowing of kali yuga in the future. At the centre of all these magnificent tales is the mercurial figure of Krishna, whose miraculous life and wondrous exploits are recounted with vivid detail. In offering a glimpse into Krishna’s life—as a mischievous child, as an enchanting lover, as a discerning prince—this luminous text sheds light on many questions left unanswered in the Mahabharata. Brimming with battles and miracles, wisdom and heroics, philosophical insight and psychological acuity, Bibek Debroy’s splendid translation of the Harivamsha is absolutely essential reading for all those who love the Mahabharata.