The last book contains an account of the dissolution of the world, in both its major and minor cataclysms; and in the particulars of the end of all th ... more

The fifth book of the Vishnu Purána is exclusively occupied with the life of Krishna. This is one of the distinguishing characteristics of the ... more

The fourth book contains all that the Hindus have of their ancient history. It is a tolerably comprehensive list of dynasties and individuals; it is a ... more

The arrangement of the Vedas and other writings considered sacred by the Hindus, being in fact the authorities of their religious rites and belief, wh ... more

The second book opens with a continuation of the kings of the first Manwantara; amongst whom, Bharata is said to have given a name to India, called af ... more

The first book of the six, into which the work is divided, is occupied chiefly with the details of creation, primary (Sarga) and secondary (Pratisarga ... more