Kurma Purana
Publisher:
Penguin India
Language:
English
Pages:
600
Country of Origin:
IN
Age Range:
18-100
Average Reading Time
1200 mins
Book Description
To save the world from cosmic annihilation, Lord Vishnu takes on his second avatar, the Kurma, or tortoise. The Kurma Purana is one of the eighteen classic Hindu texts known collectively as the Puranas. Its origins can be traced back to 600 to 900 CE. In this text, we encounter Indradyumna, Varaha, Devi, Vyasa, and Shiva's divine presence as we delve into the deep and nuanced tale of one of the greatest Hindu legends. This translation of the Kurma Purana by Bibek Debroy, the seventh book in the Purana series, attempts to bring readers the rich and layered history of our myths and classics. Previous books in the series include the Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Purana, Markandeya Purana, Brahmanda Purana, Vishnu Purana and the Shiva Purana.
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