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The Bhagavata Purana 1

By Bibek Debroy

Book information

Publisher
Penguin Modern Classics
Year
2019
ISBN
0143428012, 9780143428015
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
1 MB (1326588 bytes)
Edition
Paperback
Pages
500\0
Topic
Religion
Time added
2019-02-08 06:12:00

Description

A seamless blend of fable and philosophy, the Bhagavata Purana is perhaps the most revered text in the Vaishnava tradition. It brings to life the legends of gods, asuras, sages and kings-all the while articulating the crucial ethical and philosophical tenets that underpin Hindu spiritualism. The narrative unfolds through a series of conversations and interconnected stories. We are told how the sage Vyasa was inspired by Narada to compose the Bhagavata Purana as a means to illumine the path to a spiritual life. We learn of the devotion of Prahlada, the austerity of Dhruva, and the blinding conceit of Daksha. Also recounted are tales of the many incarnations of Vishnu, especially Krishna, whom we see grow from a beloved and playful child to a fierce protector of the faithful.

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