06. Puranas

The Voice of Devotion, Music, and Divine Wisdom Meta Description: Explore the Narada Purana — a sacred scripture full of Bhakti, Karma Yoga, temple worship, sacred music, festivals, and the timeless teachings of Sage Narada, the eternal devotee and divine messenger. Image: Sage Narada – the celestial musician, spiritual wanderer, and authorial voice of the Narada Purana. 🎶 Introduction The Narada Purana (नारदपुराणम्) is one of the 18 Mahapuranas, revered for its emphasis on Bhakti…

The Divine Play of Krishna and the Path of Pure Love Meta Description: Discover the Bhagavata Purana — the crown jewel of Sanatana Dharma. Dive into the enchanting stories of Lord Krishna, timeless teachings of Bhakti Yoga, and the secrets of liberation through divine love. Image: Krishna with Radha and the gopis – the heart of the Bhagavata Purana’s teachings on divine love. 🌸 Introduction The Bhagavata Purana (also known as the Srimad Bhagavatam) is…

The Eternal Mysteries of Mahadeva Unfolded Meta Description: Explore the Shiva Purana — a sacred scripture revealing the divine glories of Lord Shiva, his cosmic dance, yogic mysteries, holy family, and the transformative power of devotion. A timeless guide to Shaiva Dharma. Image: Lord Shiva – the cosmic yogi, destroyer of ignorance, and the heart of the Shiva Purana. 🕉️ Introduction The Shiva Purana (शिवपुराणम्) is one of the 18 Mahapuranas and a profound scripture…

The Divine Blueprint of Dharma, Devotion, and the Cosmos Meta Description: Dive deep into the Vishnu Purana — a classical Mahapurana revealing Lord Vishnu’s avatars, cosmic cycles, Yuga dharma, royal lineages, and the supreme path of devotion. A bridge between Vedanta and Bhakti. Image: Lord Vishnu seated with Goddess Lakshmi — the sustaining power of the universe as depicted in the Vishnu Purana. 📖 Introduction The Vishnu Purana (विष्णुपुराणम्) is one of the most authoritative…

The Lotus of Eternal Wisdom and Devotion Meta Description: Discover the Padma Purana — a sacred scripture blooming with stories of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, holy pilgrimages, festivals, and the supreme path of Bhakti. One of the largest and most revered Mahapuranas of Sanatana Dharma. Image: Goddess Lakshmi seated with Lord Vishnu — the central divine figures of Padma Purana. 🌸 Introduction The Padma Purana (पद्मपुराणम्), named after the sacred lotus (padma) that symbolizes purity,…

The Cosmic Blueprint of Sanatana Dharma Meta Description: Explore the Brahma Purana – the ancient Sanskrit scripture that reveals the secrets of creation, cosmic geography, avatars, sacred pilgrimages, and temple worship. A cornerstone of Hindu wisdom. Image: The Trimurti – Brahma (creator), Vishnu (sustainer), and Shiva (destroyer). Brahma Purana focuses on the wisdom of Brahma. 📖 Introduction The Brahma Purana (ब्रह्मपुराणम्) is one of the 18 Mahapuranas and among the oldest repositories of Vedic knowledge….

Top 108 Puranas with Categorization and One-Line Summaries Meta Description: Explore the complete list of 108 Puranas — including 18 Mahapuranas and 90+ Upapuranas — with easy-to-read one-line summaries and divine categorizations. A treasure trove of Sanatana Dharma. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons 🪷 Introduction The Puranas are the most vibrant and storytelling-centric scriptures of Sanatana Dharma. Though often referenced as 18 Mahapuranas, the entire Purana corpus contains 108 or more texts when we include Upapuranas…

The Timeless Stories of Sanatana Dharma 🌺 Introduction to the Puranas The Puranas are among the most enchanting and accessible scriptures of Sanatana Dharma, offering a divine blend of history (Itihasa), cosmology, theology, and spiritual philosophy. The word “Purāṇa” (पुराण) means “ancient” or “of old times,” but these texts are ever fresh, carrying ageless wisdom wrapped in powerful narratives. Composed over centuries in Sanskrit and various regional languages, the Puranas serve as living libraries of…