The Markandeya Purana (1904) - Hardcover

by Frederick Eden Pargiter (Author)

The Markandeya Purana is a Hindu religious text that was translated and annotated by Frederick Eden Pargiter in 1904. The Purana is one of the eighteen major Puranas in Hinduism and is named after the sage Markandeya, who is believed to have narrated the text to a group of sages. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains stories and legends of various Hindu gods and goddesses, while the second part focuses on the philosophy of Vedanta. The stories in the first part include the creation of the universe, the birth of Lord Vishnu, the tales of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati, and the story of the sage Narada. The second part of the book delves into the philosophy of Vedanta, which emphasizes the unity of the individual soul with the universal soul. It discusses topics such as the nature of the self, the nature of Brahman (the ultimate reality), and the path to liberation. Pargiter's translation and annotations provide context and insight into the text, making it accessible to a wider audience. The Markandeya Purana is an important text in Hinduism and is considered to be a valuable source of knowledge and wisdom.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.