The Kalika Purana (literary study)
by Dilip Kumar Goswami | 1997 | 31,244 words
This essay studies the literary aspects of the Kalikapurana, a vital Sanskrit text rich in social, philosophical, and historical content. While previous studies focused on socio-cultural dimensions, this work aims to evaluate the Kalika-purana’s literary merits through various thematic chapters, addressing areas like Rasas and Chandas. The Kalikap...
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