The Markandeya Purana (1904)

By F Eden Pargiter

Book Overview

The Markandeya Purana is an ancient Hindu scripture that has been translated and edited by Frederick Eden Pargiter in 1904. This book is a comprehensive and authoritative source of Hindu mythology, theology, and philosophy, and it is considered one of the eighteen major Puranas in Hinduism. The book is divided into 137 chapters, each of which contains stories, hymns, and teachings about various Hindu gods and goddesses, as well as the creation and destruction of the universe. The Markandeya Purana also includes discussions on ethics, morality, and the nature of reality, making it a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners of Hinduism. Pargiter's translation and editing of this text provides readers with an accessible and accurate version of this ancient scripture, making it a valuable addition to any library of Hindu literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120900670
• ISBN13: 9781120900678
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 814 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"