Uttara-khanda : The second part of the Markandeya Puran
The “Uttara-khanda” is the second part of the Markandeya Puran. The Markandeya Puran is one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas, a genre of ancient Indian scriptures in Hinduism. As with other Purans, the Markandeya Puran is a composite work attributed to the sage Vyasa, who is traditionally regarded as the compiler of many ancient Hindu scriptures. […]
Purva-khanda : First part of the Markandeya Purana
The “Purva-khanda” is the first part of the Markandeya Puran. The Markandeya Puran is one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇs, a genre of ancient Indian scriptures that are considered sacred in Hinduism. These Purans are voluminous texts that encompass a wide range of topics, including mythology, cosmology, genealogies, philosophy, and religious teachings. The Markandeya Puran is […]
Markandeya Puran
The Markandeya Puran is one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas, a genre of ancient Indian texts that are considered sacred in Hinduism. It is named after the sage Markandeya, who is a central figure in the Puran and is known for his devotion to Lord Shiv. The Markandeya Puran is traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa, […]
Uddhav Gita (Canto 11)
The Uddhav Gita is a sacred text found in the eleventh canto (Skandha) of the Bhagavat Puran. It is a conversation between Lord Krushna and his dear devotee and friend, Uddhav. This dialogue takes place just before Krushna’s departure from the earthly realm. Uddhav, who is a cousin of Lord Krushna and a devoted disciple, […]