Tales From The Puranas
Author : Mahesh Sharma
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 35,25 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Puranas
ISBN : 9788128810404
Author : Mahesh Sharma
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 35,25 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Puranas
ISBN : 9788128810404
Author : Satyarth Nayak
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,58 MB
Release : 2022-12-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 935629450X
Do you know the story where Brahma and Vishnu race against each other or where Shiva battles Krishna? Do you know about Maya Sita or Narada's monkey face? Or why Surya falls from the sky or why Chandra commits adultery? The Puranas of Hinduism are a universe of wisdom, embodying a fundamental quest for answers that makes them forever relevant. Now, for the first time, 100 of the greatest mythological tales from these ancient texts have been handpicked and compiled into an epic illustrated edition. Besides popular legends of devas, asuras, sages and kings, Satyarth Nayak has dug up lesser-known stories, like the one where Vishnu is beheaded or where Saraswati curses Lakshmi or where Harishchandra tricks Varuna. Nayak also recounts these 100 tales in a unique chronological format, beginning with Creation in Satya Yuga and ending with the advent of Kali Yuga. Using Puranic markers, he constructs a narrative that travels through the four yugas, offering continuous and organic action. In such a reading, it is revealed that these stories are not isolated events but linked to each other in the grand scheme of things. That every occurrence has a past and a future. A cause and effect. An interconnected cycle of karma and karma-phal. Delving into the minds of gods, demons and humans alike, Mahagatha seeks a deeper understanding of their motivations. The timelessness of their impulses speaks across the aeons to readers of today. Written in lively prose with charming illustrations, these 100 tales will entertain and enlighten, and make you connect the dots of Hindu mythology like never before.
Author : Daaji (Kamlesh Patel)
Publisher : Red Panda
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 33,25 MB
Release :
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 935776559X
UNEARTH THE PHILOSOPHY AND LEARNINGS OF INDIAN SCRIPTURES WITH 25 CAPTIVATING STORIES RETOLD BY SPIRITUAL LEADER DAAJI Prince Yudhishtir who gets his dead brothers back from an enchanted pool, King Trishanku who desired to go to heaven while he was still alive, and the Monkey God Hanuman who learns a lesson in humility. Curious, aren’t you? These stories and many more form the heart of the Puranas and Itihaas, among the oldest written Hindu texts. Daaji’s keen curatorial selection brings an array of ancient tales of adventure, quests and wisdom. He engages with the narratives and simplifies the ancient wisdom to make it understandable and at the same time feed the imagination of children and set them on a path to self-discovery. These stories provide insights into the mind, heart and consciousness of human beings and their relationships with others. They are intended to leave children with life lessons to be cherished through their lives. This book is an excellent place for young minds to start learning about the fascinating Vedic era with stories that are relevant for anyone who is interested in understanding the meaning of life. Accompanied by Gayatri Panchpade’s charming illustrations, this is an easy-to-understand introduction to the otherwise complex world of ancient Hindu scriptures and literature.
Author : Cornelia Dimmitt
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 38,98 MB
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8120839722
The Mahapuranas embody the received tradition of Hindu mythology. This anthology contains fresh translations of these myths, only a few of which have ever been available in English before, thus providing a rich new portion of Hindu mythology. The book is organized into six chapters. "Origins" contains myths relating to creation, time, and space. "Seers, Kings and Supernaturals" relates tales of rivers, trees, animals, demons, and men, particularly heroes and sages. Myths about the chief gods are dealt with in three separate chapters: Krsna, Visnu, and Siva. The chapter The Goddess presents stories of the wives and lovers of the gods, as well as of Kali, the savage battle goddess. In their introductions, the editors provide a historical setting in which to discuss Hindu mythology as well as a full analysis of its basic sources. The many names are given the original. The editors have provided a thorough glossary to make these names accessible.
Author : B. K. Chaturvedi
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 14,20 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788171826735
Vishnu Puran is believed to be one of the most important Puranas, if not the most valuable ancient record of the faith called Sanatan Dharma. Its stories reveal about the various exploits of Vishnu incarnations. In rendering this holy text into English, the attention has been paid to put only those details that have certain fundamental truths of life. Hence, in this work those details have been deliberately omitted which may appear rather confusing or uninteresting to the reader not having the initiation in the sacred love. The main thrust of this attempt has been to show a clear glimpse of our ancient hermitage.
Author : SA Krishnan
Publisher : SA Krishnan
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 30,2 MB
Release : 2023-09-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Puranas are ancient stories of Hinduism. Here are a collection of five short stories from various Puranas. 1. Rama and Jayantha 2. Hayagriva 3. Sagara 4. Shukracharya and Vamana 5. Chyavana and Sukanya
Author : Dipavali Debroy
Publisher : Low Price Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,55 MB
Release : 2003-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788173860270
Retold in simple language, underlining importance of each Purana, with a lucid summary.
Author : Subash Mazumdar
Publisher :
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 29,3 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Puranas
ISBN : 9788172763589
Author : Sister Nivedita
Publisher :
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 25,77 MB
Release : 1907
Category : Children's stories, Indic
ISBN :
Author : Ramanuj Prasad
Publisher : Pustak Mahal
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 32,16 MB
Release : 2007-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8122309127
The Puranas are ancient scriptures - 18 in all, with 18 Upapuranas - which are the guidelines to life in the form of ancient tales and instructions. They show us the true path of devotion to the duties, discipline [conduct] and identity with the Lord. These are basically classified into three categories: Sattavic, Rajasic and Tamasic.