Summary
The Vishnu Purana is part of a series of eighteen sacred Hindu texts known collectively as the Puranas. It occupies a prominent position among the ancient Vaishnava Puranas which recount tales of creation and the many incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It describes the four classes of society, the four stages of life, and key astronomical concepts related to Hinduism. Brimming with insight and told with clarity, this translation of the Vishnu Purana by Bibek Debroy presents readers with an opportunity to truly understand the classical Indian mythic texts. Debroy has previously translated the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, and the Brahma Purana.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143456865 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0143456865 |
| Author: | Bibek Debroy |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House India |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 608 |
| Release Date: | 5 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 630g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 140mm x 220mm |
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Bibek Debroy
Bibek Debroy (1955–2024) was an Indian economist, translator, and prolific author best known for his acclaimed English translations of Hindu epics and Puranas, including the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Bhagavad Gita. He combined deep scholarship with accessible prose, making ancient texts approachable for modern readers.
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