Debroy, Bibek
Shiva Purana: Volume 2
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143459705
- author:
- Debroy, Bibek
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 702
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 centimetres (0.79 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Shiva Purana is the fifth volume in an eighteen-part series of sacred Hindu texts known as the Puranas. Translated with great care and precision, Bibek Debroy presents the stories of creation and the myths surrounding Lord Shiva in 24,000 verses, accompanied by a clear introduction to the history and significance of the Puranas. This translation offers readers a unique opportunity to engage with classical Indian texts, presenting the complex mythology and symbolism of the Shiva Purana in an accessible and insightful way. As part of Debroy's extensive series of translations, this volume builds on his previous work, including the Bhagavata Purana, Markandeya Purana, Brahma Purana, and Vishnu Purana. With its rigorous scholarship and clarity of expression, the Shiva Purana is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Hinduism.
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