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The Markandeya Purana (1904)

The Markandeya Purana (1904)

Pargiter, Frederick Eden

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Fiction AnthologiesHinduismIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1167245709
ISBN13: 9781167245701
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 814
Weight: 2.35
Height: 1.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Markandeya Purana is a Hindu scripture that is believed to have been composed in the 4th century CE. It is one of the eighteen major Puranas and contains stories and teachings related to Hindu mythology, philosophy, and theology. The 1904 edition of the Markandeya Purana was translated and annotated by Frederick Eden Pargiter, a British scholar of Sanskrit and Indian history. Pargiter's translation is considered to be one of the most accurate and comprehensive English versions of the text.The book is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a specific topic or theme. Some of the topics covered in the Markandeya Purana include creation myths, the nature of the universe, the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, and the importance of devotion and righteous living.In addition to the translation of the text, Pargiter's edition of the Markandeya Purana includes extensive notes and commentary that provide historical and cultural context for the stories and teachings contained within the text. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Hinduism, as well as anyone interested in exploring the rich mythology and philosophy of one of the world's oldest religions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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