4. Puranas: Vast genre of Hindu literature, mythical narratives explaining cosmology, legends, and traditions, fostering cultural and spiritual understanding.
Introduction The Vishnu Rahasya Purana, also known as the Vishnurahasya Upa Purana, is one of the Upa Puranas, a category of ancient Hindu texts that supplement the major Puranas. This text is dedicated to the worship and glorification of Vishnu, one of Hinduism’s principal deities, and is distinguished by its focus on the esoteric and … Read more
Introduction The Vishnu Dharma Purana is one of the lesser-known Upa Puranas, part of the extensive corpus of Puranic literature in ancient Indian tradition. It is primarily focused on the worship and glorification of Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The text elaborates on various aspects of dharma (duty and righteousness), offering guidance … Read more
Introduction The Naradiya Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, a genre of ancient Indian texts that supplement the more well-known Mahapuranas. Attributed to the sage Narada, a significant figure in Hindu mythology, this Purana holds a special place within the context of ancient Indian literature. It is renowned for its extensive discourse on various … Read more
Introduction The Kalki Purana is an Upa Purana, or minor Purana, within the vast corpus of ancient Indian literature. It primarily focuses on the future incarnation of Lord Vishnu known as Kalki, who is prophesied to appear at the end of the current age, Kali Yuga, to restore righteousness and order. The Kalki Purana elaborates … Read more