The Markandeya Purana (Study)
by Chandamita Bhattacharya | 2021 | 67,501 words
This page relates ‘Aims and Objectives of the Study’ of the study on the Markandeya Purana, one of the oldest of the eigtheen Mahapuranas preserving the history, civilisation, culture and traditions of ancient India. The Markandeyapurana commences with the questions raised by Rishi Jaimini (a pupil of Vyasa), who approaches the sage Markandeya with doubts related to the Mahabharata. This study examines various social topics such as the status of women, modes of worship, yoga, etc.
1.12: Aims and Objectives of the Study
The Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa, which is denoted as storehouse of civilisation, history and culture of ancient India occupies a unique position among the Purāṇas. This Purāṇa covers a vast amount of area to study.
The main aims and objectives of the present study are the following—
• To show the rules and regulations assigned to different varṇas and different aśramas at that time.
• To identify the family status, status of women, marriage systems etc. It will also look into the beliefs and superstitions relating to women, households, child and crops.
• To investigate the food habit and dresses and ornaments used at that time.
• To find out the modes of worship and mythology relating to various gods and goddesses in this Purāṇa.
• To understand the importance of Yoga in life.