Description
- Pub: December 2021
- Author : Bibek Debroy (Tr.)
- ISBN: 9780143454908
- Price: Rs. 599/-
- Category: Non-fiction/Religion
- Binding: Paperback
- Extent: 506
- Imprint: Penguin Black Classics
ABOUT THE BOOK
The eighteen Puranas are counted among the foundational texts
of Hinduism. The holy trinity of Brahma as the creator, Vishnu as
the preserver and Shiva as the destroyer play a central deities of
the Puranas and feature in the narratives. The Puranas where
creation themes feature prominently are identified with Brahma
(Brahma, Brahmanda, Brahmavaivarta, Markandeya). Puranas where
Vishnu features prominently are identified as Vaishnava Puranas
(Bhagavata, Garuda, Kurma, Matysa, Narada, Padma, Vamana, Varaha,
Vishnu). Puranas where Shiva features prominently are identified as
Shaiva Puranas (Agni, Lings, Shiva, Skanda, Vayu).
The Brahma Purana is so named because it was originally recounted
by Brahma. It is described as Adi Purana in several Purana texts,
underlining its importance. Odisha and the temples in that region are
a key component of the text.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bibek Debroy is a renowned economist, scholar and translator. He
has worked in universities, research institutes, industry and for the
government. He has widely published books, papers and articles on
economics. As a translator, he is best known for his magnificent
rendition of the Mahabharata in ten volumes as well as the threevolume
Valmiki Ramayana-both of which have been published to wide
acclaim by Penguin Classics. He is also the author of Sarama and Her
Children, which splices his interest in Hinduism with his love for dogs.
Most recently, he translated the Bhagavata Purana and the
Markandeya Purana for Penguin Classics.
