4. Puranas: Vast genre of Hindu literature, mythical narratives explaining cosmology, legends, and traditions, fostering cultural and spiritual understanding.
Introduction The Shiva Dharma Purana, also known as the Shivadharma Purana, is an ancient Indian text classified as an Upa Purana, a minor Purana. It is a significant scripture in the Shaiva tradition, focusing on the worship, rituals, and doctrines related to Lord Shiva. This text serves as a guide for devotees, outlining the principles … Read more
Introduction The Kriya Yoga Sara Purana, also known as the Kriyayogasara Upa Purana, is one of the Upa Puranas, which are supplementary texts to the major Puranas in Hindu literature. This Purana is particularly dedicated to the teachings and practices of Kriya Yoga, a spiritual discipline involving specific techniques for meditation, breath control, and the … Read more
Introduction The Manava Purana is one of the eighteen Upa Puranas, which serve as supplementary texts to the major Puranas in Hindu literature. The Manava Purana is particularly focused on the duties, responsibilities, and ethical conduct of human beings, drawing from the ancient law codes attributed to Manu, the legendary lawgiver in Hindu tradition. This … Read more
Introduction The Govinda Purana is one of the Upa Puranas in the corpus of ancient Indian literature. This Purana is primarily dedicated to the glorification and worship of Govinda, another name for Lord Krishna, who is revered as an incarnation of Vishnu. The Govinda Purana holds a special place within Vaishnavism, emphasizing the aspects of … Read more