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Vaishnava Myths in the Puranas

by Kum. Geeta P. Kurandwad | 2004 | 102,840 words

Hinduism Purana
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The essay studies the Vaishnava Myths in the Puranas by exploring the significance of the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu as depicted in various ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas. The research also investigates the social, political, philosophical, and religious impact of these incarnations throughout history, s...

Chapter 3 - Puranas: Their classification and contents

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Introduction
The meaning of the word “Purana”
Rise of the Mahapuranas
The date of the Puranas
Authorship of the Puranas
Classification of the Puranas
Gist and Summary of the Puranas
The Characteristics of the Purana
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