06. Puranas

The Divine Bull of Shiva, Gateway to Silence, and the Voice of Sacred Service Meta Description: Discover the Nandi Upapurana — a sacred Shaiva text dedicated to Nandi, Shiva’s divine vahana and foremost devotee. Explore Nandi’s wisdom, tales of sacred devotion, yogic silence, and the mysteries of Lord Shiva’s grace. Image: Nandi seated outside a Shiva temple — guardian, disciple, devotee, and knower of cosmic truth. 🕉️ Introduction The Nandi Upapurana (नन्दि उपपुराणम्) is a…

The Sun God’s Grace, Samba’s Redemption, and the Light That Heals Meta Description: Discover the sacred Samba Upapurana — a scripture dedicated to Lord Surya. Learn the story of Samba’s curse and healing, Surya’s worship traditions, and the solar wisdom of Sanatana Dharma. Image: Lord Surya — resplendent in golden brilliance, riding a seven-horse chariot across the sky. 🕉️ Introduction The Samba Upapurana (साम्ब उपपुराणम्) is a Vaishnava–Saura hybrid Purana that shines the spotlight on…

The Fierce Grace of the Goddess, Tantra, and the Secrets of Shakti Meta Description: Explore the Kalika Upapurana — a powerful Shakta scripture glorifying Goddess Kali and her forms, with rich teachings on Tantra, Devi worship, sacred sites, and the path of divine power and surrender. Image: Devi Kali – dark, powerful, and compassionate; the destroyer of ego and protector of devotees. 🕉️ Introduction The Kalika Upapurana (कालिका उपपुराणम्) is a Shakta scripture that centers…

The Cosmic Boar, Bhudevi’s Rescue, and the Foundations of Dharma Meta Description: Explore the Varaha Upapurana — a sacred Vaishnava scripture revealing the wisdom of the Varaha Avatar, the rescue of Earth, cosmic structure, Vishnu’s glories, and Dharma for Kali Yuga. Image: Lord Varaha lifting Bhudevi (Mother Earth) from the depths of cosmic waters, defeating the demon Hiranyaksha. 🕉️ Introduction The Varaha Upapurana (वराह उपपुराणम्) celebrates the Varaha Avatar — Lord Vishnu’s divine incarnation as…

The Eternal Preserver, Bhakti Yoga, and Divine Wisdom in Action Meta Description: Explore the Vishnu Upapurana — a sacred Hindu scripture dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Learn about dharma, the greatness of devotion, avataric teachings, cosmic time, and sacred pilgrimages. Image: Lord Vishnu — reclining on Ananta Shesha, preserving the universe through balance and grace. 🕉️ Introduction The Vishnu Upapurana (विष्णु उपपुराणम्) is a revered Vaishnava scripture among the 18 traditional Upapuranas. It celebrates the greatness…

Kumara’s Glory, Shiva’s Secrets, and the Power of Bhakti Meta Description: Discover the Skanda Upapurana — a sacred text glorifying Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), detailing Shaiva devotion, pilgrimages, Vratas, Shiva-tattva, and the mystical power of tapasya and dharma. Image: Lord Skanda (Murugan), the six-faced son of Shiva, radiating youth, power, and supreme knowledge. 🕉️ Introduction The Skanda Upapurana (स्कन्द उपपुराणम्) is one of the largest and most celebrated of the 18 Upapuranas. Though not to be…

The Roaring Flame of Justice and Devotion Meta Description: Dive into the Narasimha Purana — a fierce and enlightening Upapurana that celebrates the Lion-Man Avatar of Vishnu, unfolds the essence of devotion, Dharma, genealogies, and cosmic time cycles. Image: Lord Narasimha slaying the demon Hiranyakashipu to protect the devotee Prahlada. 🦁 Introduction The Narasimha Purana (नरसिंह पुराणम्) is among the 18 sacred Upapuranas and is revered for its glorification of Lord Narasimha, the fourth Avatar…

The Voice of Eternal Youth and Supreme Knowledge Meta Description: Explore the Sanatkumara Purana, the foremost Upapurana, revealing deep spiritual truths from Sanatkumara — the eternally youthful sage. A gateway to bhakti, jnana, dharma, and the science of the Self. Image: Sanatkumara, the eternally youthful sage, engaging in divine discourse. 🕉️ Introduction The Sanatkumara Purana (सनत्कुमार पुराणम्) stands as the first and most revered of the 18 Upapuranas, revered for its spiritual clarity, deep devotion…

The Cosmic Egg, Universal Cycles, and the Inner Ramayana Meta Description: Dive into the Brahmanda Purana — a profound Hindu scripture that explores the creation of the universe through the cosmic egg, reveals secret yogic wisdom, and contains the sacred Adhyatma Ramayana. Image: Visual depiction of Hiranyagarbha (the Cosmic Egg) — the divine origin of creation, central to the Brahmanda Purana. 🌌 Introduction The Brahmanda Purana (ब्रह्माण्ड पुराणम्) is the 18th and final Mahapurana, a…

Death, Karma, and the Soul’s Journey Beyond Meta Description: Explore the Garuda Purana — a sacred Hindu scripture that reveals what happens after death, details on karma and rebirth, rituals for the dead, yamas and naraka (hells), and Vishnu’s guidance for liberation. Image: Lord Vishnu on Garuda – the divine bird who bears the knowledge of life, death, and beyond. 🔱 Introduction The Garuda Purana (गरुड पुराणम्) is one of the most unique and widely…