The Religions of India
The Religions of India

Author: Roshen Dalal

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2014-04-18

Total Pages: 940

ISBN-13: 8184753969

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A handy guide to every religion practised in India In India, the birthplace of some of the world’s major faiths and home to many more, religion is a way of life, existing as much in temples, mosques, churches and wayside shrines as it does in social laws, cultural practices and the political arena. The Religions of India contains, in a single volume, a comprehensive account of every major faith practised in the country today—Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and the Bahai faith. This meticulously researched work traverses a vast range of topics—from Somnatha Temple and Babri Masjid to Tirthankaras and the Akali Movement; from the Shariat and the Eucharist to Shabuoth and nirvana. It places each religion in its historical context, tracing its evolution from its inception to the present. • Incisive profiles of founders and key patrons, deities, saints, mystics and philosophers • Information on and insights into lesser-known and regional forms of worship, as well as important festivals, customs and rituals • Extensively cross-referenced with suggestions for further reading

Bhavishya Purana
Bhavishya Purana

Author: B.K. Chaturvedi

Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 9354863957

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Puranas are almost like an encyclopedia listing the human achievements in this part of the world till the time they were edited or compiled. In every cycle of time the master editor called Vedavyas emerges to edit, vet and compile these records. Their significance is enormous even in the present, as they give a peep into the distant past of Hindus when the world was evolving and the psyche of the race was being formed. These Puranas record the arguments that make us to decide as to what is holy and what is vile; what is good and what is bad. By going through them we can compare our present day jurisprudence vis-à-vis the ancient norms. Apart from that, they are a huge store-house of information conceiving every subject under the sun. It is with the view of unearthing these gems that the present series of the puranas has been planned. The Bhavishya Purana, the ninth in the list of the Mahapurana, is a short Purana, containing about fourteen thousand couplets. The Bhavishya Purana earns a special distinction by being the only Purana that is based on the Predictions. It mostly tells us what will be from the time it was compiled in. It is believed that the present edition of the Bhavishya Purana is the abridged or condensed version of the three Puranas known as Bhavishya Purana, Bhavishyati Purana and Bhavishyottara Purana. Table of Contents: Preface Introduction Creation And Ceremonies Stories Highlighting the Efficacy Of The Vratas Education, Marriage And Temples The Past Present And Future Dynasties The Satyanarain Katha And Other Tales Epilogue Glossary

Puranas (In 19 Vols.)
Puranas (In 19 Vols.)

Author: Dipavali Debroy

Publisher: Low Price Publications

Published: 2003-12-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788173860270

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Retold in simple language, underlining importance of each Purana, with a lucid summary.

Bhavishya Malika Puran
Bhavishya Malika Puran

Author: Pandit Shree Kashinath Mishra

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-01-24

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13:

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This book is an enthralling journey into the depths of Bhavishya Malik, an ancient scripture of immense significance at the culmination of Kali Yuga. Volume 1 sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of prophecies yet to unfold, captivating readers with its timeless wisdom and transformative insights. Unveiling the prophecies of the Panchasakha, the authors of Bhavishya Malik, this book illuminates the cyclical nature of time and the power of divine knowledge. Delving into the enigmatic realms of the four yugas, it demystifies their essence and unveils the sins that contribute to Kali Yuga's downfall. Through a mesmerizing journey into Lord Maha-Vishnu's Dashavatar and the signs heralding the end of the age, readers are inspired to embrace spiritual evolution and seek righteousness. The profound exploration of Lord Kalki's birth and the signs from the holy land of Lord Jagannath leave readers captivated, yearning for more. As Volume 1 paves the way for further volumes, readers are invited to embark on an extraordinary odyssey, discovering divine wisdom and preparing for the dawning of a new era.

Vishnu Purana
Vishnu Purana

Author: B. K. Chaturvedi

Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9788171826735

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Vishnu Puran is believed to be one of the most important Puranas, if not the most valuable ancient record of the faith called Sanatan Dharma. Its stories reveal about the various exploits of Vishnu incarnations. In rendering this holy text into English, the attention has been paid to put only those details that have certain fundamental truths of life. Hence, in this work those details have been deliberately omitted which may appear rather confusing or uninteresting to the reader not having the initiation in the sacred love. The main thrust of this attempt has been to show a clear glimpse of our ancient hermitage.