{"title":"Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-siva-purana-4-volumes-j-l-shastri","title":"The Siva Purana: 4 Parts in Set (AITM Vols. 1 to 4)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Purana is a class of literature that treats ancient religion, philosophy, history, sociology, politics, and other subjects. It is an Encyclopaedia of various branches of knowledge and ancient wisdom. It has been defined as a class of literature that contains material on the topics of Creation, Dissolution of Manus, Ages of Manus, Genealogies, and the History of glorious kings. For dealing primarily with these subjects it has been called Pancalaksana a little that was incorporated in the Puranas themselves and had become popular by the Fifth Century A.D., for it was included by Amarasimha in his lexicon 'Amarakosa'. But as the process of interpolation continued, the Pancalaksana definition was found inadequate. The Puranic redactors adopted a Dasalaksana definition that suited the contemporary text. Still, the dynamic forces were at work and the process of insertion, modification, and abridgment went on it was soon discovered that the Dasalaksana definition too fell short of an actual fact. It was found that the Puranas contained certain aspects that were not covered by any of the five or ten characteristics. Besides some of the characteristics covered by the Pancalaksana or Dasalaksana definition were not found in certain Puranas. In fact, the Purana as a class represents the different phases and aspects of the life of diverse ages. It is impossible to adopt a standard definition for the class of literary composition that contains heterogeneous phases and aspects. Moreover, a definition framed on the numerical basis of points is bound to be imperfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Puranas are divided into two classes the Mahapuranas and the Upapuranas. Each class consists of eighteen Puranas. Thus the number of Puranas is thirty-six. The Mahapuranas are classified into different categories – Vaisnava, Brahma, Saiva, etc. in proportion as they accord preferential treatment to Visnu, Brahma,\u003cspan\u003e Siva\u003c\/span\u003e, and others. Sivapurana, as its title signifies is a Saiva Purana. It derives its designation from the fact that it eulogizes the glory and greatness of Siva, describes the ritual and philosophical principles of the Siva cult, embodies descriptions, sermons, and dissertations on the greatness of his divinity, recounts his emblems, attributes, exploits, and incarnations, narrates legends on the origin and importance of his phallic image and dwells upon the merit of installing and consecrating that image. In brief, Siva-Purana is a sacred treatise of Siva's legends and rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe extant text of Sivapurana is arranged into seven Samhitas designated as Vidyesvara, Rudra, Satarudra, Kotirudra, Uma, Kailasa, and Vayaviya. The second of these, Rudrasamhita, is divided into five sections, viz. Creation, the narrative of Sati, the biography of Parvati, the birth and adventures of Kumara and Siva's battles. The seventh Samhita-Vayaviya- has two parts (Purvabhaga and Uttarabhaga). It is called Vayaviya, for though it was recited by the Suta at the Naimisa Forest, it was originally proclaimed by Vayu at the advent of Svetakalpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccording to the records of the Vayaviya, the original Sivapurana consisted of twelve Samhitas. That is to say, in addition to the extant seven, there were five more Samhitas viz. Vainayaka, Matr, Rudraikadasa, Sahasrakoti and\u003cspan\u003e Dharma\u003c\/span\u003e. The complete group of twelve Samhitas comprised one hundred thousand Slokas. But five of the group were dropped in the course of reconstruction and abridgment of the Puranas. The extant Sivapurana is an abridged edition and comprises twenty-four thousand Slokas. The redaction was made by the sage Krsna Dvaipayana Vyasa himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs previously stated, the Mahapuranas are eighteen in number. The Puranic scholars agreed upon the authenticity of the seventeen Mahapuranas but in regard to the eighteenth, there is a difference of opinion. Most of the Puranas include Sivapurana in the list while a few others substitute Vayu for Siva. The substitution of either was inevitable, for the traditional number had to be maintained. Therefore some voted in favor of Siva, and some in favor of Vayu. Neither of the parties could agree on which of the two was actually a Mahapurana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNow let us examine if any solution could at all be possible. We know that Sivapurana is divided into seven Samhitas, one of which is the Vayaviya. We have the testimony of Sivapurana itself that the original Sivapurana consisting of one hundred thousand slokas was abridged into twenty-four thousand slokas. On the strength of this evidence, it cannot be unreasonable to suppose that there was a proto-Sivapurana and a proto-Vayaviya. It is not unlikely that there was a close affinity between the extant Vayupurana and the proto-Vayaviya or that the extant Vayupurana is a recension of the proto-Vayaviya and thus a part of Sivapurana itself. The solution lies in assuming the identicality of the two on the basis of this suggestion, not in accepting the one and rejecting the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSivapurana has all the characteristics of a Mahapurana. According to the ancients, a Mahapurana contained five main characteristics that concerned either early religion or traditional history. Of these, the origin of the universe (Sarga) is an important feature of every religion. As a Mahapurana and a sacred work of the Siva cult, Sivapurana possesses this important trait. It discusses the origin of the universe which it traces to Siva, the eternal god who though devoid of attributes still has an inherent Energy that manifests itself in the form of three principles – Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas personified as the three deities Visnu, Brahma, and Rudra. The three have their respective energies called Laksmi, Sarasvati, and Kali, in collaboration with whom they create, maintain, and dissolve the universes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccording to this account, the work of creation is entrusted to Brahma who creates the cosmic egg is insentient at first but when Visnu pervades it, it goes in motion. Then different kinds of creation are evolved out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSivapurana classifies creation into three categories: Primary, Secondary, and Primary-Secondary. The three categories are arranged in the following table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"7\" border=\"0\" style=\"margin-left: 0px; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eSecondary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary-Secondary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntellect and Ego\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsentient objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMind-born sons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtle elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof Brahma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive organs of action\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine beings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnd five organs of\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHuman beings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnowledge, Manas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSentient feelings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccording to Sivapurana, the ninefold creation was unable to proceed with the work of creation. The mind-born sons of Brahma refused to obey the creator and remained celibate. Then out of his body, Brahma produced eleven sons: Marici from the eyes, Bhrgu from the heart, Angiras from the head, Pulaha, Pulastya, Vasistha, Kratu from his breath, Atri from his ears, Narada from his lap, and Kardama from his shadow. When still the creation made no progress, Brahma divided himself into two-one halves in the form of a woman and the other half in the form of a man. In that half-from of a woman, he created a couple – Svayambhuva Manu and Satarupa who complied with the wishes of the creator and began the work of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter all, the creation of the universe is not a permanent feature, for all creations end in dissolutions which in turn give place to re-creation. The description of this process constitutes one of the five main features of a Mahapurana. Sivapurana takes up this topic but withholds details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe process of dissolution is complicated, for several dissolutions occur before the universe is completely dissolved. As the Puranas relate, a creation lasts for a day of Brahma equal to the age of fourteen Manvantaras. At the end of each Manvantara, there occurs dissolution. Thus a day of Brahma contains fourteen dissolutions. But these are partial dissolutions. At the end of fourteen Manvantaras, equal to a day of Brahma that lasts for a kalpa there occurs a great dissolution. Thus during the life of the creator, several creations and dissolutions take place. There occurs a complete dissolution when the creator has completed his lifetime. The elements are dissolved and merged into the body of the creator. The creator takes rest for some time and then starts the process of recreating the Universe. Thus we have a series of dissolutions and re-creations succeeding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe description of the ages of Manus (Manvantaras) is another characteristic of a Mahapurana. Sivapurana mentions fourteen Manus by name. They are Svayambhuva, Svarocisa, Uttama, Tamasa, Raivata, Caksusa, Vaivasvata, Savarni, Raucya, Brahma-Savarni, Dharma-Savarni, Rudra-Savarni, Deva-Savarni, Indra-Savarni. Each Manvantara comprises 4,32,00 human years or 1\/14th day of Brahma. The fourteen Manvantaras make up one whole day of Brahma. Each of the fourteen Manvantaras is presided over by its own gods, seers, and king. This scheme of Creation and Dissolution repeats itself from one age of Manu to another and is described in all the Mahapuranas. Sivapurana is no exception to the rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn the Pancalaksana character of the Mahapurana, genealogies, and deeds of glorious kings play an important part. The Sutas were the custodians of genealogical records which they learned by rote and which they recited at sessional sacrifices in exchange for the gifts they obtained from their patrons. But in the course of oral transmission from one generation to another some interpolations entered into these records. There were traditional variations too, for different versions existed in different families of the Sutas. When the records were incorporated into the Puranas, the interpolations and the traditional variations also settled therein. This explains the difference that exists in the genealogical records of the Puranas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePargiter has prepared a list of royal genealogies on the consensus of versions occurring in the Puranas. On comparing this list with that of Sivapurana we find a marked difference. By way of illustration: (i) Pargiter's list of the Ayodhya dynasty places Kakutstha as the direct descendant of Vikuksi-Sasada while in Sivapurana Kakutstha is the immediate descendant of Ayodha who is not mentioned in Pargiter's list. (ii) Arinabha of Sivapurana is substituted by Anenas in Pargiter. (iii) After Purukutsa Pargiter mentions Trasadasyu, Sambhuta, Anaranya, Trasadasva, Haryasva, Vasumanas and Tridhanvan. These names are omitted in Sivapurana which mentions Trayyaruni as the immediate descendant of Purukutsa. Siva-Purana mentions Anaranya, Mundidruha, and Nisadha after Sarvakarman or Sarvasarman while these are omitted in Pargiter. Instead, Pargiter mentions a series of eleven kings who are not found in Sivapurana at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWith these variations, Sivapurana proceeds with the statement of genealogies and deeds of glorious monarchs. But the statements are meager, for Sivapurana is not interested in furnishing details. Still, in regard to the solar dynasty of Ayodhya, it supplies detailed information. The genealogical records of this dynasty are arranged chapter-wise in three groups: (1) from Manu to Satyavrata (ii) from Satyavrata to Sagara (iii) from Sagara to Sumitra. There is another sort of grouping also based on the sequence of time. The dynasties from Iksvaku to Marut belong to the past. The reigning period of Marut, father of Agnivarna, is called the present time when this Purana is said to have been written. The reigning period of the Kings from Agnivarna to Sumitra is called the future time that presupposes the existence of this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe genealogical lists are interspersed with the deeds of some illustrious monarchs. For it is a characteristic of the Mahapurana to record the deeds of some famous kings. Usually, the deeds comprise the personal history of the ruler but are sometimes related to the conditions of his reigning period. Sivapurana is interested in the records of the solar dynasty of Ayodhya ad as such it recounts the deeds of some monarchs of that house. Of these Kuvalasva-Dhundhumara, Satyavrata-Trisanku, and Sagara figure prominently. The accounts of Vikuksi-Sasada, Bhagiratha, Nisadha, Hiranyanabha, and others occupy a secondary place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe above analysis clearly demonstrates that Sivapurana possesses the conventional characteristics of a Mahapurana in common with its other colleagues. These entitle it to the status of a great Purana. But its real greatness lies in expounding the philosophical background of the Siva ritual. The Purana conceives Siva as the eternal principle, the supreme god, the cosmic soul, and the support of all existence. But the ignorant aspirant bound in the meshes of illusion goes in quest for knowledge and imagines that his Lord has a personal form possessed of attributes distinct from his self, who in moments of distress responds to his prayers and bestows grace. The devotee then aspires for spiritual enlightenment and takes to ritual for self-purification. Sivapurana enjoins several rites of worship and acts of homage, comprising a series of physical and spiritual practices in accompaniment with the\u003cspan\u003e Tantra\u003c\/span\u003e, Yantra, and Mantra appliances. He starts with the threefold devotion viz. hearing, glorifying, and deliberating the attributes of God a process that requires, according to Sivapurana, the same steady attention as in sexual intercourse. In this connexion, Rudrasamhita mentions eight means for attaining mental concentration and spiritual enlightenment. Further, the aspirant is asked to control the six chakras located in the spinal canal called Susanna that lies between Ida and Pingala-two of the vessels of the body. That is possible only by taking recourse to the means of knowledge, by the purification of six pathways, the performance of traditional rites and yogic practices The aspirant has to pass through this series of activities before he reaches another state of experience wherein he finds a perfect accord between his own self and his personal deity, yet there is an awareness of separateness from his deity till he reaches the last state of experience wherein all distinctions are obliterated and his self unites with his godhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exi-xviii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHE GLORY OF SIVAPURANA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Sivapurana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiberation of Devaraja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCancula's disillusion and detachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCancula's salvation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBinduga's salvation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRules for listening to Sivapurana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInjunctions and prohibitions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIVAPURANA: VIDYESVARA SAMHITA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoubt of the sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnswers to the doubts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAchievable and the means of achievement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe excellence of listening and deliberation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe greatness of the phallic emblem of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe battle between Brahma and Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva manifests himself as a column of fire in the battlefield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's forgiveness of Brahma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProclamation of Siva as the great lord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFivefold activities and the Omkara-mantra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode of worshipping the phallic form of Siva and making gifts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe narrative of Siva's holy centres and temples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of good conduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of fire-sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQualification, time and place for Devayajna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModes of Worship of clay idols and their results\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe syllable Om and the five-syllabled mantra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBondage and liberation: The glorification of the phallic emblem of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlorification of the worship of Siva's Earthen phallic image\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode of worshipping an earthen phallic image by changing Vedic mantras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of phallic images of Siva used in worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn the partaking of the Naivedya of Siva and the greatness of Bilva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e146\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlorification of Rudraksha and the names of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe greatness of the holy ashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Rudraksha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e163\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUDRA-SAMHITA SECTION I: CREATION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInquiry of the Sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndra sends Kamadeva to disturb the penance of Narada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarada attends the Svayamvara of the virgin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarada goes to Vaikuntha and curses Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarada goes to Kasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e191\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the nature of the Maha pralaya and the origin of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e194\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDispute between Brahma and Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the body of Sabdabrahman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Sivatattva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of supreme Sivatattva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e214\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode of worshipping Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e217\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe essential and the non-essential in the worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode of worshipping Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirection for the worship of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e237\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of Rudra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Gunanidhi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedemption of Gunanidhi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriendship of Siva and Kubera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e266\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva goes to Kailasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e269\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUDRA-SAMHITA SECTION II: NARRATIVE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummary of Sati's life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e274\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance of Kama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e278\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKama is first cursed and then blessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e282\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKama's marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Sandhya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e291\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandhya granted a boon by Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e296\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandhya alias Arundhati marries Vasistha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the form and features of Vasanta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe power of Kama and the birth of his attendants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e309\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrahma- Visnu dialogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e314\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHymn to Durga. Brahma granted a boon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e319\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaksa granted a boon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e324\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarada is cursed by Daksa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Sati and her childish sports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSacred rites of Nanda and hymn to Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrayer to Siva offered by Brahma and Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e342\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSati granted the boon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e347\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarriage of Siva and Sati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e353\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Siva's sports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e357\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiva's marriage festival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e364\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDalliance of Sati and Siva on the Himalayas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e369\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDalliance of Sati and Siva on the Himalayas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e373\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the power of devotion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e379\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSati's test of Rama's divinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparation of Sati and Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e389\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cause of estrangement between Daksa and Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e395\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe inauguration of Daksa's sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSati's journey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSati's statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e409\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSati's casting-off of her body and the subsequent disorder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e415\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe celestial voice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Virabhadra and Siva's advice to him\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch of Virabhadra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e425\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevas see bad omens in Daksa's sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e428\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisnu's statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDialogue between Visnu and Virabhadra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e434\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestruction of Daksa's sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDialogue between Ksuva and Dadhica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e445\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe fight between Visnu and Dadhica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e451\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJourney to Kailasa and the vision of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e456\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevas eulogise Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe removal of Daksa's misery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Arrangement in Daksa's Sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e469\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUDRESVARA SAMHITA: PARVATIKHANDA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSECTION III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePages\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarriage of Himacala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e475\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanaka etc. curse Mena and her sisters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGods praise Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e482\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoddess Durga consoles the gods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMena obtains the boon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e489\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParvati's birth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e494\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChildhood sports of Parvati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarada-Himalaya Conversation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe parent's advice to Parvati and Siva appears before Parvati in the dream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMars is born and raised to the status of a planet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva and Himavat meet together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva-Himavat dialogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e516\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva-Parvati dialogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth and Penance of Vajranga and Taraka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenance and Reign of Taraka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrahma consoles the Gods harassed by Taraka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e533\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDialogue between Indra and Kama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e537\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKama causes perturbation in Siva's grove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKama's destruction by Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e544\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe submarine fire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e548\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarada's instructions to Parvati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParvati's penance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e554\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHimavat dissuades Parvati, gods go to meet Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's consent to marry Parvati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e564\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParvati's test by seven celestial sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e571\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParvati-jatila dialogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e578\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraudulent words of Brahmacarin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e582\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParvati sees Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e585\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva-Parvati dialogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e589\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParvati returns home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e593\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's magic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e597\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeven celestial sages arrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e602\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppeasement of Himavat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e607\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnaranya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e613\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadma and Pippalada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e617\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeeches of seven Sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e623\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLetter of betrothal despatched; arrangement for the celebration of marriage; the arrival of the mountain-invitees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e626\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the dais\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e631\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe arrival of the goods and Siva's preparations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e634\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarriage procession of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e639\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the altal-structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e643\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeeting of Siva and Himavat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e648\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's wonderful sport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMena regains consciousness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e656\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe jubilation of the citizens at the sight of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e664\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe arrival of the bridegroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e668\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva enters the palace of Himavat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e671\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e675\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelusion of Brahma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of fun and frolic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e685\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResuscitation of Kama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e690\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe marriage party is fed and Siva retires to bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e694\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Siva's return journey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e697\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva returns to Kailasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e706\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUDRASAMHITA KUMARAKHANDA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSECTION IV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDalliance of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e711\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Siva's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e716\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoyhood sports of Karttikeya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch for Karttikeya and his talk with Nandin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e726\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKarttikeya is crowned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e732\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiraculous Feat of Karttikeya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e738\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommencement of the war\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e741\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe battle between the gods and Asuras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e745\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaraka's fight with Indra, Visnu and Virabhadra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e749\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeath of Taraka and Jubilation of the Gods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e754\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe victory of Kumara and the death of Bana and Pralamba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e758\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGods eulogise Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e761\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Ganesa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e765\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGanas argue and wrangle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e769\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGanesa's battle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e775\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGanesa's head is chopped off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResuscitation of Ganesa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e783\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGanesa's crowned as the chief of Ganas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e788\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGanesa's marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e793\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelebration of Ganesa's marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e798\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUDRASAMHITA: YUDDHAKHANDA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSECTION V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the Tripuras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e802\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrayer of the gods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtues of the Tripuras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripuras are initiated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e820\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripuras are fascinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e826\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrayer to Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e831\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGods pray to Siva and Siva's instructions to the gods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e836\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction of the cosmic chariot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e840\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's campaign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e843\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurning of the Tripuras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e846\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGod's prayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGods return to their abodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e854\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResuscitation of Indra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e858\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Jalandhara and his marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e863\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFight between the gods and Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e866\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattle of the gods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e873\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFight between Visnu and Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e877\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDialogue between Narada and Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e881\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJalandhara's emissary to Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e886\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFight between Ganas and Asuras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e891\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the special war\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e896\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJalandhara's battle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutraging the modesty of Vrnda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e904\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJalandhara is slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e909\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGod's prayer to Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanishing of Visnu's delusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e917\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Sankhacuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e923\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenance and marriage of Sankhacuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e926\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrevious birth of Sankhacuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e930\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrayers to Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e935\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's advice to the gods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e938\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva sends an emissary to Sankhacuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e943\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e946\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch of Sankhacuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDialogue between Siva and the emissary of Sankhacuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e953\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMutual fight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e957\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFight of Kali\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFight of Kali\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnihilation of the army of Sankhacuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e966\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeath of Sankhacuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurse of Tulasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeath of Hiranyaksa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeath of Hiranyakasipu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndhaka attains the leadership of Ganas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndhaka sends his emissary to Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndhaka's fight with Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwallowing of Sukra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwallowing Sukra and his emergence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndhaka obtains the leadership of Ganas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSukra learns Mrtasanjivani lore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrative of Usa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrative of Usa (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDalliance of Usa and Aniruddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1036\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFight among Bana, Siva, Krsna and others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1041\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopping of Bana's arms and his humiliation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaja attains the position of Siva's Gana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1051\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGajasura is slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1054\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDundubhi Nirhrada is slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1061\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVidala and Utpala are slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1065\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSATARUDRASAMHITA.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive incarnations of Siva.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1069\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight forms of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1074\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf-female incarnations of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1075\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Rsabha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1078\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNineteen incarnations of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1081\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnations of Nandisvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1086\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoronation and the nuptials of Nandisvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1092\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Bhairava\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1097\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSports of Bhairava\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrative of Man-lion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Sarabha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe incarnation of Sarabha (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1119\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Grhapati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1123\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe incarnation of Grhapati (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1129\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe incarnation of Grhapati (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1138\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Yaksesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1139\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnations of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1143\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEleven incarnations of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1145\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrative of Durvasas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1148\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Hanumat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1154\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Mahesa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1157\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarassment by Visnu's sons and the incarnation of Bull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1159\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe incarnation of Bull (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1163\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Pippalada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1167\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe incarnation of Pippalada (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Vaisyanatha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Dvijesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Yatinathahamsa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1186\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Krsnadarsana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1190\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Avadhutesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Bhiksuvarya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Suresvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Brahmacarin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Sunartakanata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1218\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe incarnation of Saintly Brahmin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1221\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Asvatthaman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Kirata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1228\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Arjuna's penance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1234\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe slaying of the demon Muka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKirata- Arjuna dialogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Kirata (contununed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1248\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwelve Jyotirlinga incarnations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1253\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eKOTIRUDRASAMHITA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Jyotirlingas and their Uplingas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1259\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Sivalingas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1263\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenance of Anasuya and Atri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1265\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Atrisvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1268\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeath of the Brahmin lady and the greatness of Nandikesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrahmin lady attains Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1276\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Nandikesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1282\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Mahabala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1285\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttainment of the supreme goal by an outcaste women\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1287\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe greatness of Mahabala (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1290\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Pashupatinath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1294\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhy Siva assumed the phallic form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1296\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of Vatuka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of Somanatha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of the second Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Mahakala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1314\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe glory of Mahakala (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1319\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Omkaresvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1325\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Kedaresvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1327\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Bhimesvara and the havoc perpetrated by Bhimasura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1326\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of Bhimesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1335\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Visvesvara, the arrival of Rudra at Kasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1340\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Visvesvara (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1343\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Trymbakesvara and Gautama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1348\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanned arrangement of Gautama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1351\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Tryambakesvara (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Tryambakesvara (continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1362\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Vaidyanathesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHavoc created by Raksasas of Darukavana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1373\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Nagesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1377\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Ramesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1381\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrative of Sudeha and Sudharma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1385\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin and glory of Ghusmesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1389\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcquisition of Sudarsana by Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1394\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThousand names of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1397\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEfficacy of the thousand names of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1414\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevotion to lord Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1417\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Sivaratri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1422\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe rite of Sivaratri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1429\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Sivaratri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1431\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview of salvation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1439\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifference between Saguna and Nirguna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1441\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview of knowledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1444\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eUMASAMHITA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrsna meets Upamanyu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpamanyu's instruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1456\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1461\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExhibition of Siva's skill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1468\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreat sins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1471\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent types of sins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1475\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePathway to hell and the Emissaries of Yama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1479\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of hell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1484\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePangs of hell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1488\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode of suffering in hell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1491\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe glory of the gift of food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1495\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of penance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Puranas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1504\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral charitable gifts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1508\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the Nether Worlds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1511\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUplift from hell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1514\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the Jambudvipa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1518\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeven continents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1522\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorlds and planets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1529\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA special Mantra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1533\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruits of righteous war\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1537\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin and development of the body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1541\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfancy and other stages; impurity of the body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1545\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWomen's nature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1551\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscertainment of the time of death\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1555\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodging of Kala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEscaping death \u0026amp; realization of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1565\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChayapurusa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1568\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eUMASAMHITA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimeval creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1573\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1575\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1580\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily of Kasyapa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1583\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1587\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManvantaras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1589\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Vaivasvata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1594\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNine Sons and the Race of Manu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1597\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace of Manu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1602\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatyavrata to Sagara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1607\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKings of the solar race\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1612\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower of the manes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1615\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeven hunters, their attainment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1619\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower of the Pitrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1624\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode of worshipping Vyasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1626\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Vyasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1627\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Mahakalika\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Mahalaksmi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDhumraksa, Canda, Munda and Raktabuja killed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of Sarasvati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of Uma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1660\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnation of Sataksi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1663\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview of holy rites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1667\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eKAILASASAMHITA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscussion among Vyasa, Saunaka, and others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1674\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDialogue between the God and the Goddess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1678\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWay of Sannyasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily conduct of a Sannyasin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1686\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMystic diagram of the ascetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1689\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNyasa in the path of renunciation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1692\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorship of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1697\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMental worship of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1703\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode of interpreting the Pranava\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1706\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSusta's instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrahma Vamadeva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1713\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcedure of Sannyasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1718\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcedure of Renunciation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1725\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePranava in the form of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1731\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe idol of Siva for worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1734\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1738\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-dualistic nature of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1744\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe procedure of initiating a disciple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1749\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRules of Yogapatta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1752\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRules for hair-cutting and ablution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1757\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe first ten days rite on the death of an ascetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1760\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRites on the eleventh day of the death of an ascetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwelfth-day rites for Yatis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1769\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eVAYAVIYASAMHITA, SECTION I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of the sacred lore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1774\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe problem of the sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1778\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaimisa episode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1781\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvent of Vayu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1787\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinciples of Siva cult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1788\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinciples of Siva cult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1794\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1799\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe span of life of the Trinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1802\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreation and sustenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1804\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1806\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1812\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreation of Brahma and Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1817\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of Rudras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1821\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSong of Prayer addressed to Siva and Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1822\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of divine Sakti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1825\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrative of Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1827\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbandonment of the body by Sati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1831\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of Virabhadra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1836\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestruction of Daksa's sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1841\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePunishment of the Gods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1844\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestruction of Daksa's sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1847\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's Fury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1852\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva's sports on the Mandara mountain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1857\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoddess attains a fair complexion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1862\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttainment of higher status by the tiger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1865\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauri's embellishment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1868\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of Bhasma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1871\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalysis of Vag-Artha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1872\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinciple of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1875\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstruction in perfect wisdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1879\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of excellent practice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1887\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRules Governing Pasupativrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1891\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenance of Upamanyu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Upamanyu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1904\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eVAYAVIYASAMHITA, SECTION II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcquisition of sons by Srikrsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of lord Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpamanyu's advice to Srikrsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1916\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe magnificence of Gauri and Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1919\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnowledge of the Pasupati principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1926\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinciple of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1929\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinciple of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1932\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncarnations of Vyasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1935\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva Yogacarya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1938\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevotion to Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1940\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaivite knowledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1946\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of the mantra of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1951\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlory of the mantra of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1954\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe glory of the mantra of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1959\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe greatness of the preceptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsecration of the disciple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRules of Saivite Initiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurification of the six paths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsecration of the aspirant and the greatness of the Mantra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1985\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial consecration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitya and Naimittika rites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompulsory and optional Saiva rites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRules of worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRitual of lord Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorship of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorship of Siva with the ancillary rites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRite of sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompulsory and optional rites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKamya rites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKamya rites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHymn to lord Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRites for bliss hereafter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRites for bliss hereafter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2054\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelusion of Visnu and Brahma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelusion of Visnu and Brahma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2059\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2065\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoal of Yoga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2070\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObstacles in the Path of Yoga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2075\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaivite Yoga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2081\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJourney of the Naimisa sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2086\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstructions of 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For dealing primarily with these subjects it has been called Pancalaksana a little that was incorporated in the Puranas themselves and had become popular by the Fifth Century A.D., for it was included by Amarasimha in his lexicon 'Amarakosa'. But as the process of interpolation continued, the Pancalaksana definition was found inadequate. The Puranic redactors adopted a Dasalaksana definition that suited the contemporary text. Still, the dynamic forces were at work and the process of insertion, modification, and abridgment went on it was soon discovered that the Dasalaksana definition too fell short of an actual fact. It was found that the Puranas contained certain aspects that were not covered by any of the five or ten characteristics. Besides some of the characteristics covered by the Pancalaksana or Dasalaksana definition were not found in certain Puranas. In fact, the Purana as a class represents the different phases and aspects of the life of diverse ages. It is impossible to adopt a standard definition for the class of literary composition that contains heterogeneous phases and aspects. Moreover, a definition framed on the numerical basis of points is bound to be imperfect. The Puranas are divided into two classes the Mahapuranas and the Upapuranas. Each class consists of eighteen Puranas. Thus the number of Puranas is thirty-six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is the first part of the Padma Purana in English translation and the thirty-ninth volume in the series on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology. It comprises the first thirty-three chapters of the first section called Srstikhanda or the Section on Creation of the Purana which is very huge in size. This Purana, as it appears in the Venkaesvara edition which this translation follows, consists of seven big sections or Khandas, namely, Srsti, Bhumi, Svarga, Brahma, Patala, Uttara and Kriyayogasara and is said to contain 55000 verses, though the actual number is much less. The translation of the whole Purana is planned to run into as many as ten volumes of the present size and may take some years for its completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Padma Purana takes its name after the Primordial Lotus from which god Brahma, the Creator, was born. Dr. Deshpande has given a brief Khanda-wise summary of the Purana in his Introduction which appears in this volume. As the 'Contents' show, the reader will find herein and enjoy some very interesting accounts and stories, such as that of the churning of the ocean by the gods and demons, the destruction of Daksa's sacrifice by god\u003cspan\u003e Siva\u003c\/span\u003e, the chopping-off of Brahma's fifth head by the same god, the drinking-up of the ocean by the sage Agastya and so on. A very amusing story appears in Chapter 13, of how Brhaspati, the preceptor of gods, impersonates Sukra, the preceptor of demons, and how he corrupts and demoralizes the latter by preaching heretical doctrines to them with a view to make the gods who were very often defeated by the demons in war, victorious over them. A good portion of this Part is also devoted to the glorification of Pukara as a sacred place of pilgrimage. A number of fasts and vows are recommended and the merits of observing the same are described in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe project of this series was envisaged in 1970 by the late Lala Sundar Lal Jain of Messrs. Motilal Banarsidass. Thirty- nine volumes of the series including the present one have so far been published and others are in progress. Complete sets of eleven major Puranas viz, Agni Bhagawata, Brahma Brahmanda Garuda, Kurma, Linga, Narada, Siva, Vardha, and Vayu are already available many of which have been reprinted over and over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt is our pleasant duty to put on record our sincere thanks to Dr. R.N. Dandekar and the UNESCO authorities for their kind encouragement and valuable help which render this work more useful than it would otherwise have been. We are extremely grateful to Dr. N.A. Deshpande for translating the text. We are also thankful to all those who have been helpful in our project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOriginally the word Purana seems to have been understood in the sense of an 'old legend' but it is variously explained by different Puranas. YouPurana says that it is called Purana because it lives in the past or it breathes ancient times Brahmanda Purana says that it is so called since it existed in olden times. Padma Purana offers the following explanation: pint (V.2.53) It is called Purana because it desires or likes the past. It is, in other words, interested in the past, and there describes the past. Thus these explanations suggest that the Purana literature deals with the past. Matsya Purana (53.63), in fact, describes the Puranas as 'containing the records of past events'. It, therefore, appears that originally the term Purana signified an ancient tale or narrative. Such tales existed prior to\u003cspan\u003e Vedas\u003c\/span\u003e. This seems to be the meaning of such statements as (Padma I.1.45). Various traditions also accept the sacredness of Puranas. Atharva Veda refers to Puranas in the singular at XI.7.24 and XV.6.10-11. Satapatha Brahmana (XI.5.6-8) also mentions Itihasa-purana as one word. It gives Purana the status of Veda. Taittiriya Arazyaka (11.10) refers to Puranas and Itihasas. Gautama Dharmasutra (XI.19), Kautilya's Arthajastra (V.6, p.257), and Stuctis like Mane (111.232) refer to Puranas. Mahabhjrata refers to Puranas both in the singular (at Adiparvan 5.2, antiparvan 208.5 etc.) and in the plural (at Striparvan 13.2).\u003cspan\u003e Mahabharata \u003c\/span\u003ealso mention by name Matsya Purana (in Vanaparvan 185.53). It is not proved beyond doubt whether Atharva Veda XI.7.24 refers to actual books by the word Purana. Thus it is not certain when actually Puranas as books came to be referred to. Puranas themselves say that originally there was one Purana only (Vdyu I.60.61 Linga Padma V.1.45) later on they came to be divided into 18 (Padma V.1. 51-52).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAmarasimha the author of the Amarakosa gives the following verse explaining the characteristics of a Purana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis definition is also found in some of the Puranas like Vdyu 4.10-11 Varaha 2.4 Sarga creation Pratisarga - recreation after dissolution of the world Vamsa dynasties of gods the sun and the Moon and the patriarchs Manvantra the vast periods of time so called after a Manu Vamsa nucaritadeeds and history of the descendants of the solar lunar and other dynasties. But the Puranas do not fully conform to this description. Some contain many more topics while some barely touch these five topics at some length. It has been shown that these five characteristics occupy less than three percent of the extent of the Puranas that have come down to us. It is only Visnu Purana that largely conforms to this description but even it also contains other religious and social topics Dana (gifts) Vrata (religious observances). Tirtha (sacred places) and Sraddha (rites in honor of the dead ancestors) occupy a bulk of the contents (at least one lakh slokas) of the extant Puranas. The Pancalaksana description, therefore, does not properly cover their contents. So it is maintained that the Pancalaksana definition is applicable to Uparanas and the Dasalaksana definition to Mahapuranas. The Dasalaksana definition runs as follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn addition to the topics like sarga, this definition includes Vrtti (means of livelihood) Raksa (protection i.e. incarnation of God for protection of devotees) Samstha (four kinds of Laya) Hetu (jiva the soul that is subject to avidya and the collects karman) and apasraya (Brahman the refuge go Individual souls). Matsja Purana (53.66-67) says that in addition to these ten characteristics, Purai3as also deal with such topics as the glorification of Brahman, Visnu, the Sun, Rudra, preservation and dissolution of the world, the four goals of human life, like\u003cspan\u003e Dharma\u003c\/span\u003e, Artha etc. But even this Matsya description is not adequate, since Puranas have undergone re-editions, due to the addition of fresh matter, substitution of existing matter, and omission and modification of it. As Haraprasad Sastri observes (Journal of the Behar [and Orissa] Research Society, XIV, p.329), \"Anything old may be the subject of a Purana, and it covers all the aspects of life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe characteristics like Sarga are discussed in various Puranas: Brahma (1.3), Brahm4nqa (11.8-13), Vayu (4-6), Padma (1.3) discuss Sarga. Brahma (2.32-37), V4nu (1.2ff) deal with Pratisarga. V4yu (99), Visnu (IV),\u003cspan\u003e Karma \u003c\/span\u003e(1.20-25), Bhagocata (IX and XII) treat Vartias; while Visma (111.1.2), Karma (1.51) deal with Manvantaras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePuranas are divided into two categories: Mahapuranas and Upapuranas. The number of Puranas is stated to be eighteen. As Kane observes, \"The number 18 was probably due to the fact that the number is prominent in several connections as regards Mahabharata. The Bharata war was fought for 18 days, the total of the vast armies engaged in the conflict came to be 18 aksauhinis, the epic has 18 parvans, the Gita also has 18 chapters\" History of Dharmasastra, Vol. V, p. 842) - This list of 18 Mahapuranas is given in almost every Purana (see e.g. Padma IV.100.51-54). The order of Puranas that is generally accepted by the tradition is: (1) Brahma, (2) Padma, (3) Vizu, (4) Vayu, (5) Bhagavata, (6) ,Naradiya, (7) Markandeya, (8) Agni, (9) Bhavisya, (10) Brahmavaivarta, (11) Varaha, (12) Linga, (13) Skanda, (14) Vamana, (15) Karma, (16) Matsya, (17) Ganscia, and (18) Brahmanda. Some place Devibhdgavata (or Kalinpurana) in place of (Vaisnava) Bhagavata and Siva in place of Vayu. But give is not looked upon as a Mahakuraza. Dealbhagavata has the following couplet to help memorize the names of the Puranas: refers to the two puranas the names of which begin with they are and similarly the word signifies the two Puranas the anmes of which begin with they are and the names of others Puranas are to be memorized similarly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe controeversy like the claim of Siva Purana to be a Mahapurana is tired to be set at rest by taking their number to be 19 or 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHere is part II of the Padma Purana in English translation being the 40th volume in the series of Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology (AITM). It comprises the remaining 49 chapters viz. chaps. 34-82 of the first Srstikhanda or the section on creation which is now complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe reader would like to have some idea of the contents of this part at the outset. As unual this part also contains a number of well known narratives such as those of Rama Siva-Parvati Nrsimha Garuda, Ganesa the rape of Ahalya Visnu's incarnation in the from of Varaha the descent of\u003cspan\u003e Ganga \u003c\/span\u003eetc. the birth stories of Kapila Vajranga Parvati Karitikeya and a number of demons such as madhu and Kaitabha are also found in this part. The long drawn war between gods and demons is described graphically in detail in several chapters some prominent generals of the latter mentioned by name being Kalanemi Taraka Namuci, Muci Kalakeya, Kaleya, tareya Devantaka Durdharsa Durmukha Madhu and Vrtra. Finally gods come out victorious with the slaying of Hiranyaksa by Visnu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSeveral stories occurring in this part are related for the inculcation of religious and pious deeds as well as moral virtues e.g. adoration of parents devoton to the performance of duties pertaining to one's caste and stage of Sraddha etc. in this connection mention may be made of the Stories of Kings Sveta Aksaya and Danda of Muka Tuladhara Adroha Pativarta Vaisnava, Sevya, Mandavya etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe reader will also find here a number of hymns of gods Braham, Visnu, Siva, Ganapati the sun the Moon etc. composed for the benefit of the devotees. Rites are described for the appeasement of evil planets. Great merit has been attached to benevolent deeds such as digging wells and tanks planting trees constructing bridges drinking water to pilgrims and travelers etc. some chapters are devoted to the praise of Rudraksa Tulasi and Dharti. An interesting and noteworthy feature of this part is the mention of sinful tribes such as Nagnakas, Avackas, Kuvadas, Kharpas, Darunas probably some heretical religious sects of India and more importantly of foreigners such as hairless and beardless Yavanas cow eating Turuskas and Mlecchas obviously referring to the historical event of foreigners invasion of India especially by the Muslims. This event gave rise to the glorification and worship of cows which came to be considered as sacred as Agni and Brahmans all the Three together with the Vedas Spoken of as born form Brahma's Mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is the third part of the Padma Purana translated into English and the 41st Volume of the Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology series. Herein are included Chapters 1-90 of Bhumikhanda or the Section on the Earth which is the second of the seven sections into which the Purana is divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe reader would naturally expect, as the name 'Bhumikhanda' suggests, a description of the geography and history of the Earth in this section, but will actually find nothing like that. And this is true about all the sections. As a matter of fact, the names of the sections here as well as in the other Puranas are just arbitrary, having in the present shape no relevance to the contents. Perhaps in the remote past or originally they had a relevance but in the course of time their logical structure was lost and a lot of interpolation made them all alike dealing with similar topics irrespectively of the names assigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs usual, this part contains a number of well-known legends, especially those of Vena, Prthu and Yayati, and also the off- repeated myths of the slaying of the demons Bala and Vrtra, Hiranyakasipu and Hiranyaksa, the birth of Maruts, the anecdotes of Iksvaku's hunting, Diti's wailing and the like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe section begins with the story of Sivasarman and his virtuous Sons whose devotion to parents is put to severe test and finally established as constant and firm. The glorification of devotion to parents (Pitrbhakti) is again taken up in chapters 63 and 84 and parents are given as high a status as that of a sacred place of pilgrimage in chapter 62. One will find allegorical description of body and soul in chapters 7 and 8. In the story of Suvrata (Ch. 11) four kinds of Sons nit described followed in the subsequent chapters by the enumeration of the basic virtues and the post-mortem status and suffering of the virtuous and sinners respectively. The virtue of dana (charity) is highly praised and treated of in detail along with a description of those who deserve it and the fruits of making gifts to Brahmanas and other deserving persons. The fruits of nityadana (regular charity) and naimittikadan (occasional charity) are described in detail separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDevotion to god Visnu is a recurring theme of this section though it is also said that all the gods of the Hindu trinity Brahma Visnu and Siva are equal. To propitiate Visnu a number of vows are enjoined and the recitation of a hymn containing a hundred names of the god is recommended as giving salvation in chapter 87. Yayati is mentioned as the greatest patron of the Vaisnava faith. It was during his reign that Vaisnavism enjoyed the greatest propularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChapter 37 countains an adverse reference to Jainism. There a heretic who is none else but a follower of Jina is described who is dead against the vedic religion who by his radical doctrines turns king Vena away from the practice of Dharma and makes him a sinner leading ultimately to his total ruin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn this IV part of the Padma Purana are included the remaining chapters, 91-125, of the second section, Bhumikhanda, and the whole of the third section, Svargakhanda, having 62 chapters in all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOur observation that the names of the sections have little relevance to the contents is further corroborated in this part. One may look, for example, at the contents of the Svargakhan4a. The second chapter of it treats creation and should logically go to the first section, Srstikhanda. Chapters 3-9 deal with the division of the earth into islands (dvipas), their mountains, rivers, countries and their population etc., which are more appropriately the topics of Bhumikhanda. Again, almost all of the remaining chapters of this section deal with the holy places of India, the merits acquired by visiting them, taking a bath, performing charities, offering pindas to the manes and worship to gods, and the codes of conduct laid down for the various castes and stages of life as well as do's and don'ts in respect of eating etc., which being very much 'earthly' matters logically belong to the Bhumikhanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSome conflicting statements about the size and structure of the Purana are also found in this part. For example, the Bhumikhanda, chapter 125, says that the number of verses in the Purana was 52000 in Treta, 22000 in Dvapara and 12000 in Kali, while the Svargakhatzc1a, chapter 1, gives a static figure of 55000. And similar is the case with the sections of the Purana. According to the Bhumikhanda, chapter 125, the Purana has five sections only, viz. Srsti, Bhumi, Svarga, Patala, and Uttara, thus leaving Brahma and Kriyayoga, whereas the Svargakhaz4a, Chapter 1, enumerates six sections, viz., Adi, BhUmi, Brahma, Patala, Kriya and Uttara. In this latter list the names of Srsti and Svarga (its own name!) are missing and an unfamiliar name 'Adi' appears. In the last chapter (62), however, the name for this section occurs as 'Ad-svarga', which would imply that this, i.e. Svargakhanda, was the first section of the Purana, thus refusing any locus standi to the Srstikhanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNow a few words about the contents. The reader will find some new and interesting anecdotes and stories here extolling holy places such as Pukara, showing the efficacy of a bath in the rivers Reva, Ganga etc., or of Visnu's name, and glorifying worship of some god, e.g. Visnu or Siva, or some virtuous conduct. Subahu's story shows that a gift of food, especially to a Brahmana, is the best charity, and is even superior to penance. The stories of Asokasundari (II. 102ff), Kamoda (II. 118ff), and of the five gandharva maidens (III. 22ff) have a good deal of dramatic interest. The story of J-Iemakm3dala and his two wicked sons (ITT. 30ff) shows the efficacy of the river Yamuna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePilgrimage to holy places is treated in great detail. Next in importance is the code of conduct prescribed for the celibate student, the householder, the anchorite, and the ascetic (III. 51ff). Do's and don'ts in respect of eating etc. are minutely discussed. Giving shelter and food to Brabmanas is considered highly meritorious. The gift of a cow to a brahmana at Prayaga is supposed to liberate not only the donor but also his son, wife, and servants. Worshipping brahmanas is shown to be superior even to bathing at a holy place. Mother is spoken of as the most venerable person and maligning others the greatest sin for which there is no atonement. A brahmana not responding to salutation is condemned as Sudra and one is advised not to salute him. Protection of even such insignificant insects as lice and bugs is prescribed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThird in length is the description of the earth's geography which to a large extent seems to be a product of imagination rather than of a scientific survey, as is obvious from the highly exaggerated figures given therein. To take a few examples: The height of the Jambu tree which lends its name to the Jambudvipa, is said to be one thousand and a hundred yojanas (1 yojana= 8\/9 miles); the Malyavat mountain measures fifty thousand yojanas; the span of human life in the Bhadrava country is said to be ten thousand years. The reader will find many more interesting descriptions here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is Part V of the voluminous Padma Purana and Volume 43 in the series of Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology. It comprises the whole of Section IV named Brahmakhanda (chapters 1-26) and part of Section V named Patalak-haic1a (chapters 1-67).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLet us here give a brief outline of the contents of this part. The Brahmana deals mainly with various aspects of Visnu\u003cspan\u003e Bhakti \u003c\/span\u003eor devotion to the god Visnu. Out of its 26 chapters, as many as 19 preach devotion to Visnu directly in most and indirectly in a few, strengthening it with the help of short anecdotes and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDevotion to Visnu is recommended as the quickest and surest way to liberation in this Kali age. No pilgrimage, no bathing in Ganga, in short, nothing else need be done by such a devotee. The characteristics of a devotee of Visnu are described in vv. 21-32 of chapter 1. The story of a thief named Dandaka shows how a solitary and insignificant act performed once destroyed even his gravest sins committed in the past, and the one of a pious Brahmana Vaikuntha and a rat shows how an accidental act of brightening the flame of a lamp burning in a Visnu temple on the part of the rat liberated it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eObserving a fast on a Jayanti day is strongly advised. The merits thereof and awful results incurred by its non-observance are described in detail. Six meritorious Jayantis are mentioned, Krsnajanmastami and Radhastmi being the two most prominent ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEkadasi is said to be Visnu's day and the importance of fasting on this day is greatly emphasized, Various means Of winning the favor of the god Visnu are described in chapter 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWorship of Tulasi plant, offering its leaves to the deity, wearing a rosary of Tulasi wood around one's neck and a garland of Tulasi leaves are praised as highly efficacious in destroying one's sins and freeing oneself from the clutches of Yama's messengers. Uttering Visnu's name is regarded as highly meritorious and leads to Vaikuntha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSome minor themes of this Section include deeds responsible for sonless ness, the birth of a daughter, of a good son, and for stillbirth; churning of the ocean as initiated by a curse of sage Durvasa who is reputed to become furious for very flimsy reasons; protection offered to a brahmana as highly meritorious, illustrated by the story of sage Vivamitra and how he averted a tragedy by offering himself as a victim in a Naramedha sacrifice in place of a brahmana boy; pacificator acts recommended for saving oneself from sins incurred by indulging in illicit intercourse and eating feces, drinking urine, sipping wine, etc.; and importance of keeping a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Patatakhaic1a devotes its first 68 chapters to the ever-well-known Ramayana story, out of which all but the last are included in this Part. This is a Vai5r3ava theme par excellence, as Rama was an incarnation of Visnu born for the divine purpose of eliminating the demons headed by Ravana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMost of these chapters from Eight onwards describe Rama's Horse Sacrifice. Chapters 12-53 narrate a number of interesting episodes associated with the Horse's journey over the whole of the earth, including the various thrilling battles that Satrughna's army had to fight to free the Horse from the rival kings who for some reason came to challenge the supremacy of Rama. In chapter 54 the ascetic boy Lava binds the Horse, and chapters 60-66 describe the crushing defeat suffered by Satrughna's army at the bands of the two ascetic brothers Kusa and Lava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIncidentally, chapters 55-59 describe the washerman's scandalous talk about Sita heard and reported to Rama by the spies and the consequent banishment of Sita and the birth of Kusa and Lava in the hermitage of sage Valmiki under his own loving care, who at an appropriate moment discloses the identity of the two sons of Sita to Rama who then owns them as his heirs. Sita after a lot of persuasion returns to Rama and the Horse Sacrifice is happily concluded even without the victim who miraculously gives up his equine form at Rama's touch and assumes a divine form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis forty-fourth volume in the series of Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology comprises the sixth part of the Padma-Purava containing the remaining chapters (68-117) of the fifth section of the Purana, viz. Patalakhanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLike the foregoing parts, this part also contains a number of interesting topics and a good variety of fascinating stories and anecdotes characterized by fine dramatic qualities and poetical fancy and flavor. The most dominating themes are the worship of god krsna or Visnu and the importance of the month of Vaisakha for Visnu worship, the worship of Siva and his Phallus, and the efficacy of sacred ash therein. Some striking observations of the Purana in this part ate noted here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKrsna is the Supreme Being and the three gods of the Trinity are equal to a croreth of a croreth (i.e. insignificant) part of his feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe purification of Visnu's devotees is accomplished in twelve ways, viz, purification of the feet by going found the idol with devotion etc., purification of the hands by taking leaves and flowers etc. for his worship, purification of speech by describing his virtues etc., that of ears and eyes by listening to stories of Krspa, witnessing his festival etc., and of the head, of the heart, of the nose and so on in ways described in ch. 78.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWorship of Krsna is of five kinds, viz. Abhiganiana, Upadana, Toga, Svadhyaya, and liya as explained in ch. 78.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThirty-two offenses against Visnu such as going to the Lord's temple in vehicles, drinking spirituous liquor etc. are described in ch. 79.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFive sacred rites are prescribed for a devotee of Visnu, such as marking the body with a mark of conch etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile the first three castes should worship in the manner laid down in the scriptures, women and Saudras who are exempted from this should propitiate Visnu by uttering his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn addition to the common flowers used in worship to please Visnu eight internal flowers are described in ch. 84 such as harmlessness control of senses etc. A few flowers are also mentioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDevotion is said to be of various kinds in ch. 85 viz (1) mental (2) of Speech and (3) of body and again (1) Secular (2) Vedic and (3) Spiritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe name of Ganga is said to be very efficacious in destroying signs. If a man at a distance of thousands of Yojanas remembers Ganga he even though a sinner obtains the highest position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn ch.90 beauty good character truthfulness nobleness religious merit sweetness internal and external purity devotion to the husband service to him patience and affection have been called the eleven ornaments of a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ein ch. 94 it is said that there is no other worthily recipient than Brahmans there is no god higher than Visnu no holy place like Ganga no prayer like Gayatri no vow like that of Dvadasi no friend like wife no virtue like compassion no happiness like freedom no asrama like that of a householder no better conduct than truthfulness no greater pleasure than contentment and no better month than vaisakha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWith the publication of this seventh part of the Padma Purana we have now made available forty-five volumes in the AITM series to the students and scholars of Indology. This part comprises chapters 1-81 of the sixth and the largest section, viz. Uttarakhand of the Padma Purana, consisting of a total of 255 chapters. Though the existing text of the Purana is complete in seven sections, the Kriyayogakhanda being the last, the present section in chapter 1, vv. 66-70 enumerates only five sections as belonging to the Purana, omitting thus two sections, viz, the Brahma and Kriyayoga. It appears that originally there were only five sections, the Uttarakhand, as the name itself indicates, being the last one, but later two more sections were added. As to the period of time when this was done, Winternitz opines that it was perhaps after the composition of the Bhagavata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe major themes of this part are the birth, adventures, and ultimate defeat and death of the demon Jalandhara in chapters 3-18 and a description of the Ekadasi and other vows in chapters 30-70 and 77. There is a duplication of two names, viz. Putrada Ekadai and Kamada Ekadasi, as the former occurs as the title of two chapters, 41 and 55, and the latter as that of chapters 47 and 63. This could be taken as one of the indications of the multiple authorship of the Purana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe reader will find the following information gleaned from this part, especially instructive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe gods Siva and Visnu are not different but identical. \"Visnu is Siva and Siva is Visnu.\" We can say that they are only functionally two but existentially one, and this has been emphasized by the Puranas frequently elsewhere also as an answer perhaps to the controversy arising from the appearance of divergent warring sects in the course of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRidiculing gods, their images, and religious and sectarian practices associated with their worship due to egotism, particular sectarian learnings, etc. is strongly disparaged. A Brahmana indulging in this is declared to be a candela and one is said to undergo a very despicable birth for thousands of years in the form of worms in feces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMuttering God's names is recommended as especially efficacious in this age for freeing oneself from sins and attaining the highest spiritual position. A man obtains by repeating the names of Visnu in the Kali age what he obtains by meditation in the Krta age by performing sacrifices in the treated age and by worshipping Visnu in the Dvapara age. The thousand said that a thousand names are equal to the single name Rama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe authors of the Purana have a good sense of humor as is proved on many occasions when we meet a ludicrous or incongruous situation in this part as well as elsewhere. God Brahma is usually made a laughingstock on account of his beard. Once Brahma takes the child Jalandhara in his lap when the latter catches his beard which the former is unable to free from his hand this naturally makes the child's father Ocean laugh. In another situation, Siva fashions a disc out of the tejas contributed by gods and sages for the destruction of the mighty demon Jalandhara. Siva gives that disc into Brahma's hands for inspection and appreciation. He sees that the beard of Brahma is burnt by the sparks issuing from the powerful weapon laughs and takes it quickly back. Brahma is again made a butt of laughter when Kirtimukha a hungry attendant of Siva proceeds to eat Brahma but is warded off by Siva. Perhaps this indicates that the cult of this god of the Trinity had already declined and lost its popularity long before this Purana was composed while the Saiva and Vaisnava cults were still very much thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere are so many passages in this part that show us against the popular belief of there being one Nandin that at least two Nandins existed in Siva's entourage one the chief of Siva's attendants and a general of his army and the other the bull Siva's vehicle. Siva said to Nandin the chief of his attendants. You should kill the brave great demon Jalandhara in Battle again. Then hearing the words of Parvati Siva said to Virabhadra quickly make ready my bull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97%\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"3%\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXIII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA PURANA: SECTION I: SRSTIKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1. Introductory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. Contents of the Section on Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. Kinds of Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4. The Birth of Laksmi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5. Destruction of Daksa's Sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6. Birth of Devas, Daityas, Birds and Serpents etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7. Description of Manu Periods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8. Description of the Solar Race\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9. General Rules of Sraddha Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10. The Greatness of Pitrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11. A List of Sacred Places\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12. The Dynasty of Yadu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13. The Deeds of the Avatara (Incarnation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14. Chopping-off of Brahma's Head by Rudra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15. Importance of Dwelling at a Sacred Place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e157\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16. The Acquisition of Gayatri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17. Savitri's Curses and Gayatri's Boons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18. The Greatness of Nanda-Praci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19. Conversation of the Seven Sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20. The Rules of Ablution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e276\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21. The Greatness of Puskara and Some Important Vows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e290\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22. On Vows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23. The Vow for Prostitutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24. The Vow of Angaraka Caturthi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e341\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25. The Vow of Adityasayana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e346\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26. The Vow of Rohinicandrasayana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27. Installation of Lakes etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e353\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28. The Planting of Trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29. The Vow Called Saubhagyasayana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e362\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30. Origin of Visnu's Steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e367\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31. The Account of Sivaduti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e383\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32. Descent of a Holy Place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e395\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33. Rama's Visit to Markandeya's Hermitage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e408\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA: SECTION I: SRSTIKHANDA (Contd.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34. The Gift of Brahmanda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e425\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35. The Killing of a Sudra Ascetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36. Conversation between Rama and Agastya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e468\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37. Rama's Abstaining from the Performance of Rajasuya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38. The Installation of the Image of Vamana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e490\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39. The Birth of the Lotus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e505\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40. The Army of Demons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e517\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41. The Rise of the Lotus and the War between Gods and Demons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e532\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42. Taraka's Victory in the War between Gods and Demons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e556\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43. Gauri's Marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e565\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44. The Birth of Kumara and the Death of Taraka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e605\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45. The Manifestation of Narasimha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e623\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46. Purificatory Rites of a Brahmana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e636\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47. The Birth of Garuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48. Importance of Bull (and Cow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e669\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49. Good Conduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e685\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50. The Account of the Five\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e696\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51. The Story of a Faithful Wife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e723\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52. On Women's Conduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e730\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53. Non-covetousness of a Sudra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e740\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54. The rape of Ahalya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e746\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55. The Birth of Lauhitya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56. The Account of the Five\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e755\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57. In Praise of (Digging a) Tank etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e759\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58. In Praise of Planting Trees etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e762\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59. In Praise of Rudraksa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e767\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60. In Praise of Tulasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e785\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61. Glorification of Tulasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e798\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62. In Praise of the Ganga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e801\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63. A Hymn to Ganapati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e812\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64. Another Hymn to Ganapati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e814\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65. The Slaying of Kalakeya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66. The Slaying of Kaleya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e825\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67. The Slaying of Bala and Namuci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e827\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68. The Slaying of Muci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e831\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69. The Slaying of Tareya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e831\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70. Devantaka, Durdharsa and Durmukha Slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e833\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71. The Second Namuci Slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e835\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72. The Slaying of Madhu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e837\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73. The Slaying of Vrtra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e840\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74. The Slaying of Tripura's Son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e843\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75. The Hymn of Victory at the End of War between Gods and Demons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e846\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76. The Exposition of Merit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e854\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77. The Vow of Saptami in Honour of the Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e866\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78. The Pacification of the Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e875\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79. The Story of Badresvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80. The Worship of the Moon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e884\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81. The Birth of Bauma and His Worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e886\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82. The Worship of the Planets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e891\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXIII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA : SECTION II : BHUMIKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1. The Story of Sivasarman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e897\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. Life is Restored to Vedasarman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e902\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. The Heroic Deed of Visnusarman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e904\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4. Somasarman's Dvotion Put to Serve Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e909\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5. The Consecration of Indra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e913\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6. Diti's Wailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7. Account of the Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e923\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8. Account of the Soul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e930\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9. Instructions to Diti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e938\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10. The Practice of Penance by Demons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e939\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11. The Story of Suvrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e943\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12. Dialogue between Somasarman and Sumana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e946\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13. Sumana Explains Ten Basic Virtues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e955\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14. Sumana Describes the Death of the Virtuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e958\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15. The Death of Sinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e962\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16. The Death and Post-mortem State of Sinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17. The Story of Somasarman's Previous Birth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18. The Account of Somasarman's Birth in a Brahmana family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e969\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19. Somasarman's Eulogy of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20. The Birth of Suvrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21. Suvrata's Devotion to Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22. Dharmangada Born as Suvrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23. The Slaying of the Demon Bala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24. Vrtra Duped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25. The Killing of Demon Vrtra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26. The Origin of Maruts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27. Coronation of the Kings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28. The Story of Prthu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29. The Story of Prthu (Contd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30. Sulobha and Sapharaha; Susankha and Sunitha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31. The Account of Suvrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32. Anga Gets a Boon from Vasudeva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33. Sunitha's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34. Sunitha's Problem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35. Rambha Helps by a Suggestion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36. Sunitha Gets Married and Vena is Born\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37. A Heretic Meets Veena\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1037\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38. The End of Vena's Reign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39. On Gifts and Worthy Recipients of Gifts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1045\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40. The Fruit of Occasional Charity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1053\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41. The Story of Sukala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42. Iksvaku Goes Ahunting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1062\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43. The Boar Gives a Tough Fight to Iksvaku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1067\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44. The Boar Dies Fighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1073\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45. The Female Hog Fights Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1074\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46. The Story of Rangavidyadhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1076\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47. The Story of Vasudatta and His Daughter Sudeva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1081\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48. The Story of Padmavati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1085\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49. Padmavati Succumbs to Gobhila's Fraudulent Approach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1087\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50. Padmavati Is Grief-stricken\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1090\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51. Padmavati Returns to Her Husband's Place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1095\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52. Sudeva Goes to Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1098\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53. Sukala's Sickning Description of the Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54. Sukala Gets Prepared For the Showdown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1108\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55. Indra Tries to Dissuade Kama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56. Satya \u0026amp; Dharma Come to Sukala's Help\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57. The Trap Is Laid For Sukala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58. Sukala Wins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59. Religious Observances Without One's Wife Are Fruitless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60. Sukala's Story Ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1123\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61. Pippala's Penance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62. Parents As Sacred Places of Pilgrimage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1129\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63. Merit Resulting from Service of Parents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64. Matali's Discourse on Old Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1137\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65. Matali on Why the Body Is Left Behind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66. Matali on the University of Suffering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67. Matali on Three Kinds of Sin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1159\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68. The Fruit of Righteous Deeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1167\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69. Righteous Acts Enjoyed by Siva (Sivadharmas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1169\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70. Sinners in Hell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1171\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71. Identity of Brahma, Visnu and Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72. Yayati's Reluctance to Part With the Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73. The Efficacy of Visnu's Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1177\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74. Popularity of Visnu Cult during Yayati's Rule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1178\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75. Yayati's Subjects became Deathless by the Grace of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76. Dharmaraja Rendered Jobless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1183\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77. Yayati Yields to Passion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78. Puru Gives His Youth to Yayati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79. Youthful Yayati Enjoys with Asrubindumati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80. Yadu Refuses to Kill His Mothers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81. Destiny is Irresistible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82. Yayati Visits the Divine Worlds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83. Yayati Visits the Divine Worlds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84. Glorification of Devotion to Parents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1214\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85. The Story of Cyavana : Kunjala : Divyadevi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86. Divyadevi As Citra in Her Former Birth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87. 'A Hundred Names of Visnu'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88. Divyadevi Goes to Visnu's Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89. The Miraculous Bath in the Water of Manasa Lake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1233\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90. The Powers of the Holy Places\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1237\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA : SECTION II : BHUMIKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91. Vidura, Candrasarman, Vedasarman and Vanjula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1241\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92. The Greatness of Reva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1243\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93. Vijvala Narrates His Experience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1246\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94. In Praise of Making Gift of Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1248\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95. Deeds Which Lead to Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1252\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96. Good and Bad Deeds and the Fate of the Performer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97. Subahu Eats His Own Flesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98. The Vasudeva Hymn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1266\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99. God Visnu Appears to Subahu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100. Vena Asks to Hear More about Kunjala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1276\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101. Kapinjala's Narration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1277\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102. Asokasundari Is Born\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103. Asokasundari Is Saved and Ayu Gets Boon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1286\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104. Indumati's Dream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1295\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105. Nahusa is Born\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1297\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106. Indumati's Lamentations on the Loss of Her Child\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107. Narada Assures of Nahusa's Return\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108. Vasisstha's Instruction to Nahusa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109. Vidvara, a Kinnara, Dispels Askokasundari's Apprehensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110. Nahusa Gets Divine Weapons from Gods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111. Nahusa Enters Mahodaya, the City of Hunda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1311\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112. Asokasundari has a Glimpse of Nahusa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113. Rambha Acts as Asokasundari's Messenger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114. The Fight between Nahusa and Hunda Starts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115. Hunda is Killed in the Battle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1318\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116. Nahusa Marries Asokasundari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1321\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117. Nahusa's Consecration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1323\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118. The Story of Kamoda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1325\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e119. The Birth of Kamoda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1328\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120. Narada on Dreams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121. The End of Vihunda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1334\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122. Dharmasarman's Account\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1338\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e123. Kunjala's Story : A Preceptor Is a Holy Place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1340\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e124. Prthu's Righteous Rule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1345\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125. The Merit of Listening to or Reciting The Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1346\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION III: SVARGAKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1. Suta Romaharsana Agrees to Narrate Padma Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. The Creation of the Elements, Prakrti etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. Various Mountains and Regions of the Earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1354\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4. Uttarakuru, Bhadrasva, Malyavat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1359\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5. Ramanaka, Hiranmaya, Airavata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1361\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6. Bharatavarsa : Its Rivers and Regions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1363\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7. Span of Life in the Four Yugas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8. Sakadvipa : Mountains, Rivers and Countries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1367\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9. Salmalika, Kraunca, Kusa and Puskara Dvipas and Their Mountains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1370\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10. Dialogue between Narada and Yudhisthira\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1372\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11. Puskara, the Holiest of Holy Places\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1374\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12. Visit to Some Holy Places and Its Merit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1377\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13. The Greatness of Narmada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1378\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14. Sages Pray to God Siva for Protection from Demon Bana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1381\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15. The Greatness of Amarakantaka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16. Kaveri Samgama Tirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1389\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17. Narmada and the Holy Places on Her Northern Bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1391\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18. More Tirthas on the Bank of Narmada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1393\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19. Suklatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20. Naraka, Kapilatirtha, Rsitirtha, Ganesvara, Bhrgutirtha, Somatirtha etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21. Vihagesvara, Narmadesvara, Asvatirtha, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1408\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22. The Story of Five Gandharva Maidens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23. The Stage Lomasa Comes to the Help of Goblins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1419\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24. Pingatirtha, Narmada, Dvaravati, Timi, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1422\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25. Vitasta, Malada, Manimanta, Brahmavalaka, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1425\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26. Kuruksetra, Pariplava, Savikini, Kotitirtta, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1427\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27. Kanyatritha, Saptasarasvata, Prthudaka, Sannihiti, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1434\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28. Dharmatirtha, Sakambhari, Rathavartta, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29. Kalinditirtha : Efficacyof Yamuna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1443\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30. Hemakundala and His Two Sons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1446\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31. Vikundala's Dialogue with the Devaduta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32. Sugandha, Arundhativata, Sindhuprabhava, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1463\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33. The Merits of Varanasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1466\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34. The Greatness of Krttivasesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1470\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35. The Greatness of Kapardin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1472\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36. The Greatness of Madhyamesa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1476\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37. Other Holy Places of Varanasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1477\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38. Gaya and Other Holy Places\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39. Savidya Sandhya, Lauhitya, Karatoya, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1483\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40. Markandeya Recommends Pilgrimage to Prayaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1491\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41. The Greatness of Prayaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1494\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42. Importance of Givingh a Cow at Pragyaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1496\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43. The Fruit of Visiting Pragyaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1498\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44. The Fruit of Bathing in the Confluence at Prayaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45. Agnitirtha, Viranjana, Svargatirtha, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1503\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46. More about Merits Derived from Pilgrimage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47. Prayaga Again\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1508\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48. Brahma, Visnu and Siva Dwell in Prayaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1509\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49. Krsna Recommends Pilgrimage to Prayaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50. Visnu's Name the Greatest Holy Place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51. Karmayoga or Rules of Conduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1514\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52. Rules for Shipping Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1519\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53. Rules of Conduct for a Celibate Student\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54. Rules for the Householder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1529\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55. Don't's for a Twice-born Householder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1532\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56. Do's and Don't's in Eating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1539\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57. Acts of Charity Prescribed for a Householder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1542\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58. Code of Conduct for an Anchorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1547\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59. Rules of Conduct for a Sannyasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60. Restraints for a Sannyasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1552\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61. Devotion to Visnu the Best Way to Salvation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1555\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62. The Meri of Reciting the Padma Purana, Svargakhanda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1562\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA : SECTION IV : BHUMIKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1. Who Are the Devotees of Visnu?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1565\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. The Importance of Besmearing the Floor of Visnu's Temple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1568\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. The Importance of Offering a Lamp to Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1571\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4. The Importance of Fasting on the Jayanti Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1573\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5. The Deeds for Which one Becomes Sonless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1577\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6. Acts Leading to Vaikuntha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1580\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7. The Greatness of Radhastami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1583\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8. Prelude to the Churning of Ocean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1586\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9. The Churning Starts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1588\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10. The Birth of Laksmi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11. The Importance of Observing a Vow in Honour of Laksmi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1592\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12. Merit Earned by Protecting a Brahmana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1598\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13. The Importance of the Vow of Janmastami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1602\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14. The Greatness of a Brahmana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1608\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15. The Importance of Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1611\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16. How to Win Favour of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1615\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17. The Importance of Water Flowing from Visnu's Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1617\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18. Purificatory Acts for One Guilty of Illegitimate Intercourse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1619\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19. Purificatory Acts for Other Sins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1621\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20. The Greatness of the Worship of Radha-Damodara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1624\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21. Restrictions While Observing the Kartika Vow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1626\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22. The Greatness of Tulasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1629\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23. The Importance of Visnupancaka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1632\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24. In Praise of Giving Gifts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1635\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25. The Importance of Uttering Visnu's Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26. The Importance of keeping Promise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1642\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION V : PATALAKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1. Rama Sees Nandigrama from Puspaka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1646\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. Rama Meets Bharata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1649\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. Rama Enters Ayodya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1652\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4. Rama's Consecration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5. The Coming Sage Agasti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1658\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6. Agastya Begins Ravana's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1662\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7. Elimination of Ravana by Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1666\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8. Agastya Advices Rama to Perform Horse Sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1668\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9. Instructions in Religious Practices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1671\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10. Rama Appoints Satrughna as the Protector of the Horse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1676\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11. The Asvamedha Horse Is Let Loose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1682\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12. Ahicchatra City, King Sumada and Kama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1688\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13. Satrughna Enters Ahicchatra City\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1694\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14. The Cyavana Episode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1699\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15. Cyavana's Penance and Enjoyments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1703\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16. The Horse Goes to Cyavana's Hermitage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1707\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17. Arrival of a Brahmana Ascetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1711\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18. A Miraculous Happening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1716\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19. Ratagriva Goes on a Pilgrimage to Purusottama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1718\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20. The Importance of Gandaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1723\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21. Purusottama Appears to the King in the Guise of an Ascetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1729\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22. The Greatness of Nila Mountain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1732\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23. Damana Fights with Pratapagrya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1737\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24. Puskala Defeats Damana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1742\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25. Subahu Gets Ready with His Army in the Kraunca Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1746\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26. A Fierce Fight Between Laksminidhi and Suketu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1748\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27. Killing of Citranga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1753\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28. Subahu's Defeat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1756\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29. King Subbahu Surrenders to Satughna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1761\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30. Janaka Releases Sinners from Hell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1765\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31. King Ratmbhara Is Blessed with a Son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1770\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32. Satyavan Meets Satrughna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1774\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33. Satrughna's Army gets Ready to Fight Vidyunmalin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1776\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34. Vidyunmalin Killed in Battle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1780\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35. Dialogue between Lomasa and Aranyaka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1785\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36. Lomasa Narrates the Deeds of Rama to Aranyaka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1791\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37. Sage Aranyaka Goes to Visnu's Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1797\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38. Getting Back the Horse from the Possession of an Underwater Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1801\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39. The Seizure of the Horse by Viramani's Son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1806\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40. Satrughna Resolves to Fight Against Viramani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41. Rukmagada Is Defeated by Puskala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1814\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42. Viramani Is Defeated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43. Defeat of Puskala and Satrughna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1822\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44. Hanumat on the Drona Mountain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1825\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45. Sri Rama Appears on the Battlefield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1831\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46. Viramani Surrenders the Horse to Sri Rama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1835\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47. The Sacrificial Horse Develops Stiffness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1837\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48. The Horse Is Relieved of Stiffness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1841\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49. King Suratha Seizes the Horse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1846\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50. Angada Delivers Satrughna's Message to Suratha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51. Hanumat Frees Puskala from Campaka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52. King Suratha Wins the Battle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1859\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53. Rama Frees the Bound Horse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1864\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54. Lava Binds the Sacrificial Horse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1867\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55. The Observation of the Spices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1869\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56. Rama Seeks Bharata's Advice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1875\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57. The Washerman's Former Birth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1879\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58. Laksama Leaves Sita in the Forest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1883\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59. The Birth of Kusa and Lava\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1888\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60. Lava Defeats the Army and Kills the General\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1894\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61. Hanumat Falls Unconscious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1898\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62. Lava Becomes Unconscious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1902\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63. Kusa's Victory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1905\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64. Rama's Army Revives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65. Sumati Describes the Adventurous Events to Rama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1915\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66. Singing of Ramayana by Kusa and Lava\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67. The Commencement of the Sacrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1932\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXIII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA : SECTION V : PATALAKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68. The Horse Sacrifice Ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1939\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69. The Story of Krsna Begins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1941\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70. A Description of Srikrsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71. The Greatness of Radhakrsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1954\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72. Devotees of Krsna Born in Gokula as Cowherdesses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73. The Greatness of Mathura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74. Arjuna's Wish and Its Fulfilment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75. Narada's Experience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1987\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76. The Greatness of Krsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77. A Description of Krsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78. Worship Prescribed for a Devotee of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79. Do's and Don't's for a Devotee of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80. Monthwise Rites Prescribed for a Visnu Devotee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81. Mantracintamani for Devotees of Krsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82. The Greatness of Vrndavana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83. Krsna's Love Sports in Vrndavana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84. Meditation of the Lord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85. Greatness of Vaisakha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2036\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86. Acts to be Performed in Vaisakha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2041\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87. Stuble Are the Ways of Dharma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2045\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88. Sumana on Kinds of Sons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89. Devasarman's Life in the Previous Birth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90. An Account of Devasarman's Good Deeds of Previous Birth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2057\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91. Happy End of Devasarman's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2061\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92. Citra's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2062\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93. Divyadevi Is Married to Virasena\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2070\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94. The Means of Destroying Sins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2072\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95. More Rites and Rituals to be Observed in Vaisakha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2083\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96. Deeds Leading to Hell and Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2094\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97. More Sinful and Meritorious Deeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98. The Greatness of Vaisakha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99. Kasyapa's Advice to King Mahiratha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2119\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100. Carnal Enjoyment Is Sinful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101. King Mahiratha Goes to Visnu's Adobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102. King Mahiratha Gives Part of His Merit to the Sufferers in Hell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2132\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103. How to Meditate on Krsna in Vaisakha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2134\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104. Dialogue between Sambhu and Rama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105. The Importance of Sacred Ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2153\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106. A Sinful Brahmana Becomes an Attendant of Virabhadra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2171\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107. Virabhadra's Heroic Deed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2179\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108. How to Prepare Scared Ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2186\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109. Jabali Recommends Phallus Worship to the Brahmana Iksvaku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110. How a King Became Siva's Attendant Agnisikha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111. The Sinner Vidhrta Goes to Siva's Adobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112. The Story of Sona and His Wife Kala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113. The Requirements for Narrating a Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2221\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114. Dialogue between Siva and Rama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115. Reciting and Listening to Puranas Is Meritorious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116. Narration of the Ramayana of a Former Kalpa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2267\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117. Fruit of Worship by Justly Procured, Stolen and Impaired Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2294\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA : SECTION VI : UTTARAKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1. The Contents of the Section in Brief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. Narayana Grants Boons to Rudra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2318\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. Jalandhara Is Born and Blessed by Brahma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4. Jalandhara's Marriage and Concentration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2323\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5. War between Gods and Demons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2327\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6. Death of Demon Bala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2333\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7. Laksmi Intervenes in the Fight between Visnu and Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8. Conditions During Jalandhara's Rule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2342\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9. The Creation of a New Powerful Weapon by Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2344\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10. Jalandhara's Messenger Rahu meets Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2347\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11. Siva's Attendants Fight the Demons Off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2351\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12. Siva Arrives on the Battlefield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2355\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13. Jalandhara Disguised as Siva goes to Parvati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14. Visnu Creates Illusion for Vrnda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2363\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15. Vrnda Goes to Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2369\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16. Jalandhara Gives up His Disguise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2373\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17. Sukra is Confined by Krtya inside Her Vulva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2376\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18. Jalandhara Is Killed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2382\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19. A Description of Srisaila\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2392\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20. The Story of Sagara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2394\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21. The Greatness of Haridvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2396\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22. An Euology of Ganga, Yamuna, Prayaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2398\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23. The Importance of Tulasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24. The Importance of Prayaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25. A Three-night Tulasi Vow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2408\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26. Gift of Food Praised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27. Constructing Tanks, Planting Trees etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2413\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28. Merit Coming From Exposition of a Sacred Text\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2417\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29. The Importance of Gopicandana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30. The Greatness of the Vow of Lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2422\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31. The Vow of Janmastami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2430\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32. A Gift of Land Is Best\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2433\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33. A Hymn to Sani as a Remover of Trouble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2438\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34. The Account of Trisprsa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2442\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35. The Vow of Unmilani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36. The Vow of Paksavardhini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2453\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37. Keeping Awake on Ekadasi and Dvadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2456\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38. The Origin of Ekadasi and Killing of Demon Mura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2462\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39. The Importance of the Moksada Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2471\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40. Saphala Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2475\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41. Putrada Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42. The Vow of Sattila Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2481\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43. Jaya Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44. Vijaya Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2489\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45. Amalaki Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2491\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46. Papamocani Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2496\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47. Kamada Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48. Varuthini Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2503\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49. Mohini Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2505\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50. Apara Ekadasi Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2508\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51. Nirjala Ekadasi Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.\u003cspan\u003e Yogini \u003c\/span\u003eEkadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2514\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53. Devasayani Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2517\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54. Kamika Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2519\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55. Putrada Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2522\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56. Aja Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2525\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57. Padma Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2526\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58. Indira Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2530\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59. Papankusa Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2532\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60. Rama Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2534\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61. Prabodhini Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2538\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62. Kamala Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2543\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63. Kamada Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2546\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64. The Importance of Chaturmasya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2548\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65. Chaturmasya Vow to be Concluded Properly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2555\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66. Propitiation of Yama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2557\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67. The Importance of Gopicandana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2563\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68. The Greatness of Visnu's Devotees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2564\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69. The Vow of Sravana Dvadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2565\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70. The Vow of Nadi-triratra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2569\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71. Visnu's One Thousand Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2572\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72. Merit of Reciting the Visnusahasranama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2597\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73. Ramaraksa Stotra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2598\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74. Merit Earned Through Gifts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2599\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75. The Greatness of Gandika\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2602\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76. The Hymn Causing Prosperity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2603\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77. The Vow of Rsipancami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2606\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78. The Hymn called 'Apamarjana'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2610\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79. The Importance of Apamarjana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2616\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80. The Greatness of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2618\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81. The Importance of Ganga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2629\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VIII\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEDITORIAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePUBLISHER'S NOTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEDITORIAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA : SECTION VI : UTTARKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82. The Greatness of Visnu's Devotees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2633\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83. The Swing Festival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2636\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84. The Damanaka Festival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85. The Sayana Festival of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2641\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86. The Investiture of the Scared Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2643\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87. Monthly Offering of Flowers to Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2646\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88. Dialogue Between Satyabhama and Krsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2648\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89. An Account of Satyabhama's Former Birth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2652\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90. Kartika Best among Month's and Ekadasi among Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2654\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91. The Greatness of Prayaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2656\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92. Rules for the Vow of Kartika\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2658\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93. The Bath Rite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2660\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94. Restraints during the Kartika\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2663\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95. Bringing the Vow to Conclusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2665\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96. The Birth of Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2667\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97. The Conquest of Amaravati by Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2670\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98. Visnu Promises not to Kill Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2672\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99. Rahu Acts as Messenger of Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2675\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100. Siva's Attendants Fight the Demons off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2678\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101. The Fight Goes on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102. Jalandhara Plays a Trick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2682\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103. Vrnda Curses Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2684\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104. The End of Jalandhara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2687\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105. The Greatness of Dhatri and Tulasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2689\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106. The Kalaha Episode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2691\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107. Kalaha Is Emancipated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2694\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108. King Cola and Brahmana Visnudasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2696\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109. King Cola and Visnudasa Become Attendants of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2698\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110. The Story of Jaya and Vijaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111. The Greatness of Krsna and Veni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2703\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112. Portions of Merit and Demerit That go to Others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2705\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113. Dhanesvara's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2708\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114. The Seven Hells Shown to Dhanesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115. Asvattha and Vata Praised as Gods in Disguise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2712\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116. Alaksmi's Episode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2715\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117. The Importance of Bathing in Kattika\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2717\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118. Siva Answers Kartikeya's Queries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2720\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e119. In Praise of a Fast for a Month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2724\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120. The Greatness of Salagrama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2728\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121. The Importance of Offering Lights etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2734\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e123. Instructions Concerning the Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2736\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e124. Haribodhini, Bhismapancaka etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2743\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125. The Importance of Magha As Told by Bhrgu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2746\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126. The Importance of Magha As Told by Dattatreya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2752\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127. The Release of a Demon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2763\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128. The Hymn Yogasara in Praise of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2768\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129. The Deliverance of the Five Gandharva Maidens and Vedanidhi's Son From Imphood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2779\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130. Kinds of Devotion to Viusnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2817\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131. Worship of Salagrama Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2819\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132. Remembering Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2820\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133. The Holy Places in Jambudvipa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2830\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134. The Greatness of Vetravati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2833\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135. The Greatness of Sabhramati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2835\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136. The Greatness of Nanditirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2842\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e137. The Greatness of Svetobdhava\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2844\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138. The Greatness of Ganatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2845\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e139. The Greatness of Agnipalesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2846\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140. Hiranyasangamatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2849\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141. Madhuraditya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142. Kambutirtha and Kapitirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2853\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143. Ekadhara and Saptadharatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2854\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144. Brahmavalli and Khandatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2856\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145. Sangamesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2858\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e146. Rudramahalayatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2859\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e147. Khadgatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2860\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e148. Malarkatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2860\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e149. Candanesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2861\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150. Jambutirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2862\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e151. Dhavalesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2863\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152. Balapendratirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2868\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e153. Durdharsesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2871\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154. Khadgadharesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2873\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155. Dugdhesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2878\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156. Candresvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e157. Pippaladatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2881\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158. Nimbarkadevatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2882\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e159. Kotaratirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2883\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160. Vamanatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2884\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e161. Somatritha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2885\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e162. Kapotatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2886\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e163. Gotirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2888\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e164. Kasyapatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2888\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165. Bhutalaya, Ghatesvara, and Vaidyanatha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2889\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e166. Pandurarya-tirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2890\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167. Candesa, Ganatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2891\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168. Vartraghnisangamatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2891\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e169. Varahatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2896\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170. Sangamatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2897\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171. Adityatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2898\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172. Nilakantha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2898\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e173. Durgasangamatirtha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e174. The Rise of Nrsimha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175. The First Chapter of Gita: The Anecdote of Susarman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2906\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176. The Second Chapter of the Gita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177. The Story of Jada: The Importance of the Third Chapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e178.The Fourth Chapter: The Story of Two Girls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2818\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e179. The Fifth Chapter: The Story of Pingala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2921\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180. The Sixth Chapter: The Story of Raikya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2922\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e181. The Seventh Chapter: The Story of Sankukarna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2928\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e182. The Eighth Chapter: Bhavasarman's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2930\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e183. The Ninth Chapter: A Goat's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2933\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184. The Tenth Chapter: A Swan's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2937\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePUBLISHER'S NOTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEDITORIAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA : SECTION VI : UTTARKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185. The Greatness of the Eleventh Chapter: Sunanda's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2943\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e186. The Greatness of the Twelfth Chapter: Siddha-samadhi's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2950\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e187. The Thirteenth Chapter: Duracara's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2954\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e188. The Fourteenth Chapter: Story of a Bitch and a Hare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2957\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189. The Fifteenth Chapter: The Story of King Narasimha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190. The Sixteenth Chapter: Khadgabahu's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e191. The Seventeenth Chapter: Duhsasana's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192. The Eighteenth Chapter: A Brahmana Becomes Indra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e193. The Greatness of the Bhagavata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e194. Srimad Bhagvata, the Destroyer of All Miseries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2976\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195. The Rule of Reciting and Listening to the Bhagavata for a Week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e196. Dhundhuli's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2987\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e197. The Seven-day Bhagavata Recitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e198. Procedure to be Followed during the Saptaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e199. The Glory of Yamuna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200. The Episode of a Bhilla and a Lion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e201. Sarabha's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202. The Story of Kling Dilipa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203. Dilipa Obtains a Son by Propitiating Nandini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e204. The Story of a Merchant Sarabha and a Demon Vikata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205. The Efficacy of Nigamabodha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e206. A Woman Should Never Desert Her Husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3051\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e207. The Story of Vimala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3055\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208. The Greatness of Dvaraka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3060\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e209. The Story of Brahmana Mukunda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3065\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210. Mukunda Goes to Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3069\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211. Candaka's Fate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3074\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212. The Eficacy of Kosala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3078\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e213. A Sraddha at Madhuvana is More Meritorious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3082\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e214. The Greatness of Madhuvana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3087\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215. Budha Infuriated and Appeased\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3095\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e216. The Greatness of Badarikasrama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3099\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e217. The Greatness of Haridvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e218. The Greatness of Puskara: Pundarika's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e219. The Greatness of Puskara: Pundarika Attains Absorption into Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220. The Greatness of Prayaga: Mohini's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3116\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e221. The Greatness of Prayaga: Hemangi and Viravarman Go to Vaikuntha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e222. Kasi, Gokarna, Sivakanchi, Tirthasaptaka and Bhimakunda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3123\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e223. Gem of a Formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3129\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224. Bearing the Marks of a Disc etc. Essential for a Brahmana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225. The Efficacy of Urdhvapundra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e226. The Meaning of the Mantra (Formula)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227. The Description of the Vibhuti of Tripad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e228. Description of the Highest Heaven etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3156\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e229. A Description of Visnu's Vyuhas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3163\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230. The Fish Incarnation of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e231. Durvasas Cures Indra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232. The Raise of Goddess Laksmi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e233. Ekadasi as a Day of Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e234. How to Observe the Vow of Dvadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3186\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e235. The Birth of Heretics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3189\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e236. Characterization of Various Texts and Doctrines as Sattvika, Rajasa and Tamasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e237. The Boar Incarnation of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e238. The Emergence of Nrsimha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e239. The Rise of Bali and Kasyapa's Penance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240. Visnu Incarnates Vamana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e241. Parasurama's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3215\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e242. The Story of Rama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3221\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e243. Rama's Consecration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e244. Rama Goes to Heaven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3247\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245. The Brave Deeds of Krsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3254\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePUBLISHER'S NOTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXIII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePADMA-PURANA : SECTION VI : UTTARKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e246. Jarasandha Defeated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3279\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e247. Rukmini's Abduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3283\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248. Rukmini Formally Married to Krsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3286\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e249. Krsna's other Marriages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3287\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250. Aniruddha's Marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3294\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251. Destruction of Paundraka's Son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e252. Krsna Goes Back to His Adobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e253. Modes of Visnu's Worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254. One Hundred Eight Names of Rama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3322\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255. The Three Gods Subjected to Test by Bhrgu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3328\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECTION VII : KRIYAYOGASARAKHANDA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e \u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1. A Dialogue between Jaimini and Vyasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3337\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. Characteristics Marks of a Vaisnava\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3340\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. The Story of King Manobhadra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3347\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4. Pranidhi, Padmavata and Dhanurdhvaja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3354\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5. The Story of Madhava and Sulocana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3362\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6. Happy End of the Story of Madhava and Sulocana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7. Kalakalpa is Liberated by the Touch of Ganga-water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3388\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8. The Love Story of Indra and Padmagandha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3397\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9. The Greatness of Ganga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10. The Efficacy of Campaka Flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3415\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11. The Rules of Visnu Worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3421\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12. The Greatness of the Holy Fig Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3431\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13. Visnu's Worship With Lotuses: The Story of Praja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3439\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14. Prohibitions Regarding and Fruit of Visnu Worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15. The Efficacy of Rama's Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3453\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16. Cakrika's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3460\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17. Bhadratanu's Story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3464\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18. The Greatness of Purusottama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3482\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19. What Pleases Visnu; What Makes Him Angry?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3486\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20. The Great Efficacy of Giving (Charity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3494\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21. Brahmanas; Gift of Food and Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3504\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22. The Grteatness of Ekadasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3513\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23. Queen Suprajna on the Efficacy of Ekadasi Vow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24. The Greatness of Tulasi and Dhatri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3534\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25. The Importance of Honouring a Guest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3539\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26. Conduct in the Four Yuga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3545\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDEX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3551\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"J. L. Shastri, G. P. Bhatt, N. A. 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Approx.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTranslated into English\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFounder Editor\u003c\/em\u003e Late J.L. Shastri, \u003cem\u003eGeneral Editor\u003c\/em\u003e: Late G.P. Bhatt\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGeneral Editor\u003c\/em\u003e: G.C. Tripathi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnglish translation of Puranas planned in a hundred-volume series, of which 79 volumes have appeared so far. Translation of each Purana is accompanied by a critical introduction, general index, and footnotes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDemy octavo, 300 to 400 pages per volume (cloth bound with plastic cover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePUBLISHED VOLUMES\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVols. 1-4 SIVA PURANA Tr. J.L. Shastri\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVols. 5-6 Linga Purana Tr. J.L. Shastri\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVols. 7-11 Bhagavata Purana Tr. G.V. Tagare\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVols. 12-14 Garuda Purana Tr. J.L. Shastri\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVols. 15-19 Narada Purana Tr. G.V. Tagare\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVols. 20-21 Kurma Purana Tr. G.V. Tagare\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVols. 22-26 Brahmanda Purana Tr. G.V. 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This Section has thirty-five chapters which treat the oft-repeated themes of the self-immolation of Sati in the sacrifice of Daksa, the churning of the ocean, the elimination of demon Vrtra, the story of how Bali is outwitted by Vamana, the burning of Kamadeva by god Siva and the celebration of latter’s marriage with Parvati who wins him over by her severe penance, and the slaying of demon Taraka by Karttikeya or Skanda after whom the Purana is named. In addition, the main objective of this Purana is the glorification of the god Siva and the inculcation of devotion to him and his worship, it also includes many stories and legends about Siva, the importance of the worship of Linga and of that of Ganesa, the meritoriousness of wearing Tripundra, Rudraksa, Vibhuti, etc. Though every now and then the Purana harps upon the supremacy of the god Siva, Visnu is not underrated but held on a par with Siva, and no opportunity is lost in trying to reduce the gulf between Saivism and Vaisnavism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J. L. Shastri, G. P. Bhatt, N. A. 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After the story of Prahlada comes the narrative of Rama preceded by the account of his predecessors beginning with Manu, son of Sun-God. Among other important episodes, may be counted the episode of Rama's horse sacrifice and of Patala and the legends connected therewith. The last section deals with the Visnu cult and kriya yoga, with an emphasis that Visnu should be worshipped not by meditation but by doing pious acts, undertaking pilgrimages to sacred places, and celebrating festivals dedicated to Visnu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J. L. Shastri, G. P. Bhatt, N. A. 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After the story of Prahlada comes the narrative of Rama preceded by the account of his predecessors beginning with Manu, son of Sun-God. Among other important episodes, may be counted the episode of Rama's horse sacrifice and of Patala and the legends connected therewith. The last section deals with the Visnu cult and kriya yoga, with an emphasis that Visnu should be worshipped not by meditation but by doing pious acts, undertaking pilgrimages to sacred places, and celebrating festivals dedicated to Visnu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J. L. Shastri, G. P. Bhatt, N. A. 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This is the Twenty-second volume in the series which we have planned on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe project of the Series was envisaged and financed in 1970 by Lab Sundar Lal Jam of Messrs Motilal Banarsidass. Hitherto twenty-one volumes of the Series (comprising English translations of Siva, Linga, Bhagavata, Garuda, Narada, and Kurma Puranas) have been published and released for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Purana, like all other Purãnas, is encyclopedic in character. It deals with miscellaneous topics such as Cosmogony, Religion, Philosophy History, Geography, and Astronomy. It is called Brahmanda since it gives an explanation of the real state of affairs about the universe. It is divided into four sections Prakriya, Anusanga, Upodghata, and Upasarithara. It is accompanied by LalitcY-Mahatmya (the glorification of the Goddess Lalita) in 40 chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present volume consists of two Sections viz. Prakriya and Anusanga. Section 1 Prakriya consists of five chapters that deal with the creation of the universe in the light of the Vedic metaphysics which it expounds in detail in the Purãnic manner. This section describes the original state of equilibrium of gunas (qualities), the laying of the Golden Egg, and the emergence of the creator lord Brahma from it. The second section Anasanga, which this volume includes, contains 33 chapters (6-38). It is a connected continuation of the theme of Prakriya pada inasmuch as it recounts the account of the birth as well as the genealogies of Brahmarsis (Brahmanical sages), Devaris (Celestial sages) and Rajanis (Royal sages). The two sections which complete this volume illustrate the two characteristics of a Mah4urasia viz., Sarga (Creation) and Vathia (genealogy), although the latter trait is resumed in the third section, namely the Upodghata of the next volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe aim of this series is to universalize knowledge through the most popular international medium of expression namely English. Old Sanskrit text has been rendered into English as precisely as possible. The translation is based on the standard edition of the Venkateswara press. The test is well edited still it presents problems hard to be overcome by mere translation. The need for annotations is evident, therefore. The learned translator has added ample materials in the footnotes which facilitate the correct interpretation of the text. He has put elaborate comments in these notes on each and every problem of importance and discussed textual variations in the verses common in the preface. The comparative study of the Javanese text of Brahmanda Purana in the Kavi Language with the Sanskrit text of the present Purana is a feature that shall be most welcomed by the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe have included abbreviations in this part. They will be repeated in the succeeding parts too with such additions as are made in the notes of those parts. The General index will be appended to the last part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present volume contains the Brahmanda Purana, Part II (Chapters 1-43) of the third section, Upodghatapada, of the text in English Translation. This is the Twenty-third volume in the Series which we have planned on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe project of the Series was envisaged and financed in 1970 by Lala Sundar Lal Jain of Messrs Motilal Banarsidass. Hitherto twenty-two volumes of the Series (comprising English translations of Siva, Linga, Bhagavata Garuda, Narada, Kurma, and Brahmanda Puranas) have been published and released for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe text of this Purana is divided into 3 parts The preliminary (Purva), the middle (Madhya), and the concluding (Uttara). The preliminary part consists of two sections namely Prakriya and Anutanga. The former consists of 5 chapters, the latter contains 33. Chapter Nos. of the 2 sections run serially. The middle part consists of section 3 named Upodghata. The serial nos. of chs. in this section starts afresh with the nun- her I and ends with the number 74. The final part (Uttarabhaga) consists of Section 4 named Upasamhara consisting of 4 chapters and an appendix named Lalitamshatmya (the Glorification of the Goddess Lalita) in 40 chapters. In this part too, the serial order of chapters begins with the fresh number. The division into parts—Pürva, Madhyama, and Uttara—seems to be arbitrary. For instance, the middle part, though it start€ with a fresh number of chapters, continues the topic of the previous part right up to chapter 8 of this pada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present volume contains the third section Upodghata (Chs. 1 to 43). The remaining (chs. 44-74) of this section are treated in the next volume. Thus the third section Upodghdta has been split into 2 volumes. Chapters 1-10 of this section deal with the groups of sages such as Bhrgu, Angiras, Atri, and their progeny as well as the creation of Prajapati and the race of Danu and others. Ch. 10 takes up additionally, the Dynasties of Pitrs, and their propitiation by performing Sraddha. The Sraddha Kalpa consists of 11 chapters beginning with the 10th chapter and ending with chapter 20. It states why Brahmanas are to be worshipped fed and gifted at the time of Sraddha and endorses the belief that pitrs enter the bodies of Brahmins in gaseous form. It describes the sraddha ritual in detail and provides the philosophical background thereof. Ch. 21 onwards deals with the narrative of Bhargava Parasurama and depicts the history of Haihaya king Karittavirya known as Sahasrarjuna Chs. 32, 33 are very important as they depict the religious condition of the period when different sects of Indian religion had reached a compromise Brahma’s sending Parasurama to Siva to receive the knowledge of weaponry Siva’s granting parasurama the perfect missile effective of world conquest as well as the protective armor and 108 names o lord Krsna are the instances in point. Another remarkable feature of this section is the reference to Mrtasamjivani lore that revives the dead to life and which Bhrgu is said to possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe have included abbreviations in this part. They will be repeated in the succeeding parts too with such additions as are made in the notes of those parts. The General index will be appended to the last part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present volume contains the Brahmanda Purana, Part II (Chapters 1-43) of the third section, Upodghatapada, of the text in English Translation. This is the Twenty-third volume in the Series which we have planned on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe project of the Series was envisaged and financed in 1970 by Lala Sundar Lal Jain of Messrs Motilal Banarsidass. Hitherto twenty-two volumes of the Series (comprising English translations of Siva, Linga, Bhagavata Garuda, Narada, Kurma, and Brahmanda Puranas) have been published and released for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present Volume continues the story of Parasuráma from the previous volume. It records the visit of Parasurama to the hermitage of his father Jamadagni and his review of the battle with king Kirttavirya ending in the latter’s death, his visit to lord Brahmã who advised him to see lord Siva who gave him the protective mantra Trailokya-Vijaya which he repeated for practice at the holy place named Puskara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOn the next visit to lord, Siva Parasurama meets stiff resistance from Vinayaka, son of lord Siva. Vinayaka as a guard is posted at the gate. He would not allow Paraurama to enter the palace at that unusual hour. But in the excess of devotion for the lord, Paraurama can no longer wait and a furious combat ensues between Vinayaka and Parasurãma wherein the former loses his tusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePãrvati is extremely rage. She threatens to desert Siva if the insult is not avenged. All entreaties are of no avail till Rãdhã and Krsna arrive to intervene. Rãdha succeeds in appeasing Parvati. Thus, an unpleasant situation created by an ugly incident is changed for the better. Such incidents are the main parts of the story. They appear to have been inserted later on for establishing harmony among the mutually opposing religious sects. The emergence of Radha as a powerful celebrity who could pacify Pãrvati when others had failed is, in fact, the most significant factor that has been introduced for accomplishing the religious integration of different sects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs a part of the main story, the Jamadagni episode presents persons of different characters, Jamadagni, by nature, is a peace-loving sage. He is not happy at the cruel slaughter of innocent Ksatriyas. He advises Parasurama to perform penance for twelve years. Parasurama agrees to the proposa1 and starts penance at mount Mahendra. Meanwhile, Sütra, son of Kãrttavirya, goes to the forest on a hunting expedition. He enters the hermitage of Jamadagni and kills the sage. Resuka wife of Jamadagni immolates herself on the pyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter completing his course of penance, Parasurama returns to the hermitage of his father. On knowing about the tragic death of his parents he is extremely pained. He goes to Mãhismati and kills Süra. Thereafter, he goes to mount Mahendra and performs penance. Taking advantage of his absence, the Haihayas gather forces and devastate Bhärgavas and their allies. When Paraurama returns, he is informed of their activities. He repeats his expeditions twenty-one times and slaughters Katriyas. He catches hold of twelve thousand katriya kings, kills them at Kurusketra, fills up five tanks with their blood, and offers libations thereof to his deceased forefathers who, however, advise him to desist from violence. Parasurãma performs a horse sacrifice and donates all conquered land as a gift to his preceptor Kayapa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe rise of the power of Haihayas known as Talajanghas shows that the effect of Rãma’s conquests was temporary. Tãlajañghas recovered their kingdom and drove out the ruler of Ayodhyã who due to blood relation with Jamadagni was an ally of Paraurama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFurthermore, the account shows that the sages were equipped with knowledge of military science. For instance, king Sagara of Ayodhyã had received his military training under Aurva and attained proficiency in the fire missiles. As a result of this, he extended his dominion as far as Afghanistan. This volume contains the story of Sagara in detail, referring to his horse sacrifice wherein his progeny was destroyed by the fire of sage Kapila’s anger. There are references to Bhagiratha who had brought Ganga from the Himalayas to the northern plains of the country and sanctified the ashes of his ancestors with her holy waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe character of Paraurama is portrayed as militant, remorseless, aggressive revengeful, and violent. His expeditions against the Haihayas, his conquests of the Earth repeated twenty-one times, and his filling up five tanks a Kurusketra with the blood of Katriya rulers show how far his fury had reached to avenge the death of his father. As for further accounts of his exploits, mention may be made of how he had recovered the submerged land from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFurthermore, the Section presents the account of some prominent royal dynasties front the birth of Vaivasvata Manu to the Future Savarna Manu. These accounts are common in all Purãnas and they seem to be part of Ur. Purâna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChapters 61 and 62 relate to the science of Music. Here the text is full of corrupt readings and obscurities. The corresponding text in the Vayu Purãna is comparatively better and we have accepted readings from the Väyu Purai3a. This has facilitated the work of translation. Still, a lot of confusion will persist till the original text is restored which at present is not possible for want of manuscripts. Besides, the Volume deals with the history of kings of the Ikväku dynasty, marks the extent of their dominions, mentions how an important member of their dynasty attained Brahman hood, states the names of katriyas who attained the status of sages by means of penance (See p. 850), records some interesting legends such as the legend of famous physician king Dhanvantari, the founder of Ayurveda (Indian Medical Science), the episode of the city of Varanasi, how it was colonized by the Rãksasa Ksemaka, how it prospered by the blissful patronage of Nikurnbha—a prominent member’ among the attendants of Lord Mahãdeva and further how it became desolate by the curse of that very goblin, and still further, how lord Mahadeva took up his abode in the city and restored its pristine glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe section contains the story of King Yayati, requesting his sons to exchange their youth for a period of 1000 years for his old age. This episode of mythological character is the greatest contribution to the history of the pre-Vedic period. The five sons of Yayati—Yadu, Turvasu, Druhyu, Mu, and Püru are historical personages well known to the Rgveda. The Puranic records maintain the oldest tradition of this dynasty. Ch. 69 of this section recounts the line of Yadu, the eldest son of Yayati—the line which was sanctified by its association with lord Krsna son of Vasudeva, and the foster child of Nanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe concluding chapters include the history of some royal dynasties and high personages such as Barhadrathas Pradyotas Sisunagas, Nandas, Mauryas, and Kanvas. For a detailed description of these dynasties, the reader is referred to the introduction to Vol. xxii part I of this Purana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart IV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present volume contains the Brahmanda Purana, Part II (Chapters 1-43) of the third section, Upodghatapada, of the text in English Translation. This is the Twenty-third volume in the Series which we have planned on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe project of the Series was envisaged and financed in 1970 by Lala Sundar Lal Jain of Messrs Motilal Banarsidass. Hitherto twenty-two volumes of the Series (comprising English translations of Siva, Linga, Bhagavata Garuda, Narada, Kurma, and Brahmanda Puranas) have been published and released for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present volume (Ch. 1) opens with the description of the Cosmic deluge (Upasamhara) which starts after the completion of a Kalpa, lasts as long as the night of Brahmà, and dissolves whatever had evolved during the day of Brahmã. Here, as usual, Suta is the chief speaker who on inquiry from the sages describes in detail the process of Abhuta-Samplava—the annihilation of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs in the other Puranas, here too, the process of evolution as well as of involution is treated in the way of Sankhya the evolution starts with the disequilibrium of Gutas Sattva, rajas, and tamas, whereas the involution I brought about by their equilibrium. The opening chapter explains the three types of dissolution viz Kaimittika (Occasional, pertaining to Brahma), Praktika (pertaining to Prakrti), and Atyantika (the Ultimate, due to the dawning of perfect knowledge). Ch. 2 describes Bhuvanakoa or the different regions of the universe and the abodes of their residents during the period of annihilation. in total annihilation, only the residents of Siva-Loka escape, for they enter into lord Siva himself who being the subtlest Ann is indestructible. The Purãna declares that the dissolution is wrought by the supreme being through the medium of Prakrti. Ch. 3 describes the process of involution of Tattvas at the expiry of a Kalpa. Ch. 4 explains the process of Re-creation of the Universe after the period of dissolution. It describes how the world evolves through the disequilibrium of Gunas and how it is destroyed when the Gunas attain equanimity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Upasamhara concludes the Brahmanda Purana. The concluding verses of Upasamhara are compared in the form of epilogues of the other Puranas—a fact that proves conclusively that the Brahmãnija ended with the end of Upasamhara. Moreover, the four Padas—Prakriya, Anuañga, Upodghata, and Upasamhara—cover the five main topics of a Purana, viz. Sarga, Pratisarga, Vathga, Manvantara, and Varhãnucarita, and there is no scope for addition, but, as it stands, the Upasamhara is followed by the episode of Lalitã (Lalitopakhyana) which proves intrinsically that the episode was appended to the Purana by the devotees of Sakti to give it the Sakta coloring. That the Lalita story begins with a fresh benediction (mangaldcara) and that it starts with a different set of interlocutors—sage Agastya and Hayagriva—shows that it was quite an independent work that was added to the Brahmada text. It may also be noted that the Lalità episode ends abruptly, without the characteristic mark of an epilogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Episode is a comprehensive treatise. It consists of 40 chapters, of which thirty are included in the present volume. The remaining ten are included in volume 26 which is the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Episode is put in the Uttarabhaga together with Upasamhära. It is strange that the episode takes the serial number of chapters from Upasamhãra. The Upasamhara consists of four chapters, the episode which follows starts with ch. 5, that is, in continuation of the ch. a number of the Upasamhara, evidently to show that it was a part of Brahmanda Purana. Moreover, the arranger of the Purana had to observe the part-wise uniformity in the serial order of chapter numbers. To illustrate, Part I (Plirvabhaea) consists 0” of chapters 1 to 38. Part II (Madhyabhaga) chapters 1 to 74, and Part III (Uttarabhaga) chapters 1 to 44. Thus in regard to the numbering of chapters, the Purana maintains a part-wise consistency throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe scene of the episode is laid in Kañci (mod. Kanjeevaram, SW. of Madras), the abode of Siva and Visnu. The town is divided into two parts the Eastern and the Western, called the Visnu-Kanci and the Siva-Kanci. The presiding deity of Siva Kanci is lord Siva Known as Ekamranatha. His consort is Kamaksi. The episode seems to have a Dravidian background as Kanci is mentioned several times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLalita is the Sakti of Lord Siva represented by the Symbol. Without her Siva is Sava. The episode opens with the worship of Sakti and the eulogy of her glory (ch.5) Ch.6 narrates the episode of Indra and Durvasas how to surpass cursed Indra for his arrogance when the latter dishonored the garland of flowers which the goddess had offered to Narada and which Narada passed on the Indra as a mark of endearment. Ch. 7 relates to sins accruing from theft and drinking which illustrates how the merit of good action from the theft of property is distributed among the parties concerned. It also records different types of sins current in ancient India permission to non Brahmins both men and women to drink but prohibition to Brahmanas even for worshipping mothers Ch. 8 relates to agamyagamana and cites the esoteric fifteen-lettered mantra of Para Sakti for releasing sinners from all sorts of sins both major and minor. Ch.0 narrates how Indra killed his preceptor. Trisiras or Visvajit on the suspicion of his complicity with Daityas. Mention is also made of the joint venture of Suras and Asuras for churning the milky ocean. Ch. 10 gives the list of jewels that were churned out of it. Lord Visnu is said to have assumed the form of Mohini while Siva impassioned by her charm dropped semen giving birth to mahasasta. The chapter introduces the supreme goddess Lalita traces her origin and mentions the purpose of her birth Viz. the killing of Asura Bhanda Chs. 11-12 recount the birth of Bhanda and the building of Sonitapura for his residence. On the instructions of Narada Indra Propitiates Para Sakti while on the advice of Sukra bhanda creates disturbances in Indra’s penance stationed on the chariot Kiricakra record the boasting of Bhanda slaughter of Durmada Kuranda and other asura generals. Chs. 25-28 record how Nitya Saktis repulsed the surprise attack of Asuras on the rear. It recounts the slaying of Bhandasura’s sons the exploits of Gananatha the son of the Goddess the slaying of Bhanda’s brothers visukra and Visanga the effects of missiles used by the asuras and those of the counter missiles used by Saktis. It mentions Saktis drinking wine and its after-effects. Ch. 29 describes the discharge of various missiles and their wonderful result in the slaughter of Bhanda the burning of Sunyaka and the total annihilation of the Asura army. Ch. 30 deals with the resurrection of the cupid his subjugation of Siva Siva’s marriage with Parvati the birth of Mahasena Karttikeya who later on became the general of the army of Devas and killed the mighty asura, Taraka. The chapter ends with the return of Mahasena Karttikeya to Sripura to serve the Lalita goddess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart V\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present volume contains the Brahmanda Purana, Part II (Chapters 1-43) of the third section, Upodghatapada, of the text in English Translation. This is the Twenty-third volume in the Series which we have planned on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe project of the Series was envisaged and financed in 1970 by Lala Sundar Lal Jain of Messrs Motilal Banarsidass. Hitherto twenty-two volumes of the Series (comprising English translations of Siva, Linga, Bhagavata Garuda, Narada, Kurma, and Brahmanda Puranas) have been published and released for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present volume opens with Ch. 31 which describes Sripura or Srinagari the capital city of the supreme goddess Sri Lalita and lord Kamesvara her consort. This city was built by Visvakarman and Maya the chief architects of Devas and Asuras at the bidding of Brahma Visnu and Mahesvara the Trinity of gods recognized and accepted as the foremost deities in Indian religion. The gods had asked Lalita to divide herself into sixteen forms as they had planned sixteen cities for her residence on Earth at different sites. At the request of the gods, Lalita divided herself into sixteen forms and was named Sodasi. Of these sixteen abodes, nine were terrestrial and seven were aquatic. The nine sacred spots consisted of the peaks of Meru Nisada, hemakuta, Himalaya Gandhamadana Nila, mesa, Srngara, and Mahendra mountains. Seven abodes were laid on the shores of seven oceans viz the oceans of salt sugar cane juice, liquor, ghee, curd, milk, and water. At these sixteen spots were built sixteen sripuras for Lalita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLalita had different designations. She was called Nitya because she was the queen of Nitya Devis. The sixteen cities of her residence became famous also by Nitya names they were called kamesvaripuri, Bhagamalapuri Nityaklinnputi so on and so forth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSripuras were well planned. They were encompassed by ramparts enclosures and walls of iron, bronze, lead, copper, silver, and gold. They were beautified by the gardens of heavenly trees: Kalpa, Santãna, Haricandana, Mandara, and Parijãta. By the side of Cintamaitigrha stood the palace of Mantrinatha, surrounded by the peak of Kadamba trees. There were barracks for the army personnel in the cantonment at Mahapadmatavi region in the grove of lotus flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMantrinätha was the chief adviser to Queen Lalita. She was of dark complexion (Syamangika). Born of Mãtañga and Siddhimati she was named Mâtangi. According to an anecdote, sage Mãtañga felt that he was inferior to his friend Himalaya because the latter was the father of Gauri. Therefore he prayed to the goddess Mantrinãtha to be born as his daughter so that he should feel equal to Hitnavat. The goddess was pleased to bless him and was born of Siddhimati, wife of Mâtanga, and was called Laghuyãmâ. By her birth as the daughter of Mâtañga she sanctified the other daughters of Matañga who also attained the status of Saktis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCh. 32 mentions seven chambers and their respective enclosures with a guard to watch. In the first enclosure beautified by a garden of many trees, Mahakâla kept the watch. Being the presiding deity of Kãlacakra where he occupied the central position, he looked deterrent, black-colored, and boisterous. He was accompanied by a terrific spouse Mahãkali. The other six enclosures of chambers were watched by the six Indian seasons: Vasanta (Spring), Grima (Summer), Varsa (Rains) Sarad (Autumn), Hemanta (Early Winter), and Sisira (Winter). The respective position of the guards in the enclosures ran thus In the second enclosure, the Spring season kept the watch in the Kalpaka-Vá4i (the garden of Wishful filing trees). He was absorbed in the Worship of Lalitã. He had married Madhusri and Mãdhavati. The third enclosure was watched by the Summer season who was stationed in Santana-Vasika. He had married Nabhab. Sri and Nabhasya-Sri. The fourth enclosure was watched by the rainy season which was stationed in the Haricandanavasi. He had two wives Suka-Sri and Sri Suci-Sri. The fifth enclosure was watched by early winter who was stationed in the park of Parijata trees. He had married Sahab-Sri and Sahasya-Sri. The seventh enclosure was guarded by Winter who had married Tapa-Sri and Tapasya Sri. He sat in the Kadambavatika and kept watch over the enclosure assigned to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThen there were cakras of the Guardians of seven chambers. At first, there was a circle of Mahakala which had four coverings with Vindu at the center where Mahakala sat splendidly. The four coverings of Kalacakra consisted of a triangle (ii) Pentagon (iii) a Lotus of Sixteen petals (iv) lotus of eight petals. To explain the sandhyas morning noon and evening were the saktis in the pentagon days nights and the special days such as the full and the new moon days were the saktis in the lotus of 16 petals names of years in the Vedas were the Saktis in the lotus of 8 Petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt some distance from the Kalacakra there stood the mystical circle of the spring season. The deities stationed in this circle were sixty. There were thirty tithes pertaining to Madhu Sri and thirty to Madhava Sri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThus there were six Cakras corresponding to six seasons each Cakra had sixty Saktis. The total number of Saktis was 360 corresponding to 360 days of the year. In the same manner, there were deities in seven enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCh. 33 The material of which these seven enclosures were made consisted of precious stones Topaz gold, Rubies, Gomeda, Diamonds, Lapis-lazuli, Sapphires, and Pearls. In the enclosure of Topaz and gold there lived male and female siddhas. The enclosure of Rubies was inhabited by bards. The enclosure of Gomeda was populated by Yoginis, Bhairavas apsarasas, and Gandharavas. The enclosure of the diamond was stationed by Kinnaras and Kimpurusas. In the enclosure of Lapiz Lazuli there lived Nagas Sesa, Karkotaka, and others. In the enclosure of Sapphire there lived Asuras Bali and others. In the enclosure of Pearls there lived Devas and the guardians of quarters in their respective characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCh. 34 there was a Cakra of sixteen coverings with rudra and maharudra as the central presiding deities. Made of pearls the cakra had sixteen coverings. It had a seat in the middle on which maharudra sat. in the triangle which was the first covering where Rudras were sacred. They were Hiranyabahu, Senani and Disampati. In the second covering, six Rudras were seated. The third covers eight Rudras. In the fourth covering ten. In the fifth covering twelve. In the sixth covering seven. In the seventh covering Sixteen. In the eighth covering eighteen. In the ninth covering twenty. In the tenth covering twenty-three. In the eleventh covering Twenty-four. In the twelfth covering twenty-six. In the thirteenth twenty-eight. In the fourteenth twenty-nine. In the fifteenth thirty-two and In the sixteenth four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eAbbreviations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exiii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exvii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"3%\"\u003eI.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"85%\"\u003eThe Title Brahmanda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"10%\"\u003exvii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtent, Position, Transmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exviii-xix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Place of Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eII.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eText-criticism: Materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(i) Chapter Concordance of the Brahmanda and Vayu Puranas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(ii) The Brahmanda and Narada Puranas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exxii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(iii) The Old Javanese Brahmanda Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exxvi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIII.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Brahmanda as a Maha-Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exxx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIV.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReligious Sects in the Brahmana Purana: Saivism - Vaisnavism - Saktism - The Sun Worship - An Obscure cult - Godharma - Non-Vedic religions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exliv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDharma Sastra - Ancient Lores - The Science of Music\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elviii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVI.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReligion and Philosophy in the Brahmanda Purana: Vedanta - Sankhya - Yoga -\u003cspan\u003e Bhakti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e Tantra\u003c\/span\u003e- other points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elxiii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVII.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Parasurama Legend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elxvi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVIII.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistorical Tradition in the Brahmanda Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elxxiv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIX.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Date of the Brahmanda Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elxxix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppendix to the date of the Brahmanda Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elxxxi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSection I - PRAKRIYA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCHAPTERS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContents of the Brahmanda Purana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Legend of Naimisaranya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvolution of the Universe: The Creation of Hiranyagarbha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstitution of the world (The Cosmic Egg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreation of the Universe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSection II - ANUSANGA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCHAPTERS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKalpas and Manvantaras; their Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnowledge About the World\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGod Brahma's Mental Creation: gods, sages, manes, and human beings created\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgeny of Rudra: Birth of Bhrgu and Others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe magnificence of God Siva: Birth of Nilalohita: His Eight Names and Forms \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreation of Sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace of Agni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal Nature of Kala - Time: Seasons as Pitrs (Manes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace of Priyavrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength and extent of the Earth: Description of Jambudvipa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription f Bharata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e149\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVarsas of Jambudvipa, Hari and Havrta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e162\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJambudvipa; the Bindu Lake - Its four streams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaksa and other Continents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the Netherworlds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Solar System. Movements of Heavenly Luminaries: Division of Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Divine Luminaries, Varieties of clouds, Divisions of Stratosphere, the Chariot of the Sun-God\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e214\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInformation about Heavenly bodies. The movement of the Polar Str\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe arrangement of the Heavenly Luminaries. The Sun, the sources of Light to Luminaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of the Epithet Nilakantha. Siva swallowing poison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e247\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of the Linga-image of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva cursed the Daruvana sages. Installation of Siva Linga - Injunctions regarding Ashbath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeeting of Pururavas and Pitrs. Performance of annual obsequies on the New Moon Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e277\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cycle of Yugas. Characteristics of Yugas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e287\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInauguration of the Sacrificial Cult. Fall of King Vasu for Denunciation of Sacrifices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e296\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe four Yugas: Castes and Stages of Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYugas and Classes of People. Lineage of Sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacteristics of Sges and of Mantras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVyasa and his Disciples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegends of Yajnavalkya and Vyasa, Description of Svayambhuva Manvantara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e338\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Lineage of Manu, Manvantaras Milking of the Earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e361\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaksusa Manvantara: Dynasty of Vaivasvata Manu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e381\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Vaivasvata Manvantara: The Marica Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e386\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSection III UPODGHATAPADA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCHAPTERS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreation of Sages - Birth of Seven Sages: Race of Bhrgu and Angiras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e395\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgeny of Prajapati: Race of Daksa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace of Dharma: Three Attributes of the Self-born God. Creation of Gods and Sages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePronunciation of a Curse on Jayas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e422\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNrsimha Incarnation. Hiranyakasipu slain: Race of Hiranyakasipu: Birth of Maruts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e426\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlorification of the Race of Danu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent Dynastics Enumerated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e438\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace of the Sages: Atri and Vasistha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e477\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropitiation of Pitrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e486\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Skanda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e494\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffering Rice-Cake to the Manes: Feeding Brahmanas. Establishing Fire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e505\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRules regarding Sraddha Rituals. Five Mahayajnas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e517\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnumeration of Holy Spots for Sraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e521\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurification Rites; Sraddha Ritual; Sight of a Nude Ascetic to be avoided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e537\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTest for a Brahmana deserving of Sraddha invitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e549\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePraise of Charitable gifts in Sraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e557\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppropriate Tithis for performing Sraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e563\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance of Sraddha under different Constellations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e566\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQualifications of a Brahmana for Sraddha Gifts; Merits of Sraddha performance at Sacred Places\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e569\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeven Classes of Pitrs: Rites of Propitiating Them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e579\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA Dialogue between Aurva and Parasurama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e581\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParasurama's Penance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e588\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenance of Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e597\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenance of Parasurama: His acquisition of the knowledge of Astras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e604\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParasurama protects a boy from a tiger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e611\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKarttavirya visits the Hermitage of Jamadagni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e620\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaihaya Arjuna's Reception and Halt at Night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e626\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaihaya ill-advised to confiscate Jamadagni's Kamadhenu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e633\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA Quarrel over the Cow: Jamadagni murdered: The Cow disappears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e641\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamentation of Renuka: Parasurama's vow to slay all Ksatriyas. Jamadagni resuscitated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e643\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParasurama was advised by Brahma to approach Siva about Haihaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParasurama's Penance: Receives missiles from Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e654\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective Mantra from World Conquest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e660\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of an antelope and his beloved: A hymn eulogising Krsna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e664\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParasurama visits Agastya's Hermitage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e669\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgastya recites the Hymn Krsnamrta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e675\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Narrative of Bhargava Parasurama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e683\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrative of Bhargava Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e687\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Bhargava Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e692\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Karttavirya slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e698\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Bhargava Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e704\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Bhargava Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e709\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Bhargava Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e715\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSection III UPODGHATAPADA (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCHAPTERS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Parasurama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e721\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e724\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e726\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Parasurama (Continued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSagara keeps his vow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e738\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConquest of the World by Sagara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e744\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSagara's Visit to Aurva's Hermitage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBanishment of Asamanjasa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e756\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Sacrificial Horse is let loose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e762\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestruction of the sons of Sagara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery of the Sacrificial Horse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e770\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmsuman installed as Crown Prince\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e775\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescent of Ganga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e778\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaruna visits Bhargava\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e784\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRama reclaims land from the sea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e790\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Vaivasvata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e793\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgeny of Vaivasvata Manu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e801\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA Dissertation on Music\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e803\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScience of Music\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e811\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Iksvaku Dynasty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Nimi Dynasty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e835\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNativity of Soma and Saumya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e838\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of Amavasu Dynasty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e842\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin of Dhanvantari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStory of Yayati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e859\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth of Karttavirya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e869\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynasties of Jyamagha and Vrsni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e874\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVrsni Dynasty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e879\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePraise of the Lord: Conclusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e901\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of the Glory of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Dynasties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e931\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePublisher's Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ev\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eAbbreviations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exiii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSection IV: UPASAMHARA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCHAPTERS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolution of the Universe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e957\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe city of Siva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolution of the Universe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRe-creation of the Universe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eLALITA MAHATMYA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgastya's Pilgrimage to sacred places: Manifestation of Visnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA Dialogue between Agastya and Hayagriva. The Nature of Violence etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1035\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Sins of Theft and Drinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSexual crime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChurning of the ocean for Nectar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1057\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of Mohini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1065\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe appearance of Asura Bhanda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1073\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of Lalita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1077\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA hymn in praise of Lalita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1084\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of Kamesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1088\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFestivities in honour of the marriage of Lalita with Kamesvara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1091\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch of Victory along with the army\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1097\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch of the army of Syamala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch of the army of Lalita Paramesvari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeities stationed on the Chariot Cakraraja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeities on the Kiricakraratha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1116\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoasting of Bhandasura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurmada and Kuranda slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1133\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive Asura Generals Slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1142\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeven generals beginning with Balahaka slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1151\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight of Visanga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1159\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBhandasura's sons slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExploits of Gananatha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1178\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisukra and Visanga slain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1187\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlaying of Bhandasura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1197\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe resurrection of Madana (god of love)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V\u003cbr\u003eLALITA-MAHATMYA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exxi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCHAPTERS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of Seven Chambers and the Daughters of Matanga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation of the guardian deities of the seven chambers of Tripura in Srinagara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1237\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeven Chambers beginning with Topaz rampart and ending with the rampart of Pearls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Region of Siva and of the guardians of quarters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1253\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe preparation of materials of worship in Mahapadmatavi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1261\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Inner Chamber of Cintamani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1271\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription of other inner Apartments in the Royal Chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe procedure of Practising the Royal Mantra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1289\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe glory of the Goddess Kamaksi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1299\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreatness of Kamaksi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1311\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropitiation of Goddess kamaksi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1324\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVarious\u003cspan\u003e Mudras\u003c\/span\u003e, Mystical Gestures with the fingers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1334\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypes of Initiation and the True Service of the Preceptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeditation on the Goddess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1349\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eILLUSTRATION: Sri Cakra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1365\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eINDEX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1367\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp 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It gets its name after Vamana or the dwarf incarnation of God Visnu, which is the first human incarnation preceded by the \"Fish\", and \"Tortoise\". \"Boar\" and \"Man-Lion\" incarnations that can, by the way, be seen as corresponding to the earlier stages of the evolution of life on the earth, the main purpose of the Purana being a description of the legend of the demon Bali, grandson of Prahlada, the Visnu devotee par excellence, suffering a great discomfiture due to very tactful maneuver resorted by God Visnu as the dwarf. The extant text of Vamana has 95 chapters and approximately 6,000 slokas, though Bhagavata and some other Puranas state that Vamana has an Uttarabhaga also containing four Samhitas of 1000 slokas each, which, however, has not been discovered so far. 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