Introduction The Samba Purana is one of the 18 Upapuranas, a genre of Hindu religious texts considered supplementary to the primary Mahapuranas. This Purana is dedicated to Samba, the son of Lord Krishna and Jambavati, and provides detailed accounts of his life, his penance to Surya (the sun god), and the establishment of sun worship … Read more
Introduction The Vasishtha Purana is one of the 18 Upapuranas, which are considered supplementary to the Mahapuranas in Hindu literature. Named after the sage Vasishtha, one of the Saptarishis (seven great sages), this Purana is dedicated to various aspects of Hindu mythology, cosmology, and religious practices. Though not as widely known as some other Puranas, … 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