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The Purana tells the story of [[Shakti Peeth]] and glorifies [[Kamakhya]] Temple at [[Kamrup region|Kamrup]]. It describes the goddess [[Ganga (goddess)|Ganga]] as the partial incarnation of Sati, as she was born from Chaya Sati. It goes on to provide details about the marriage of Lord Shiva and Ganga, then details about Parvati and [[Shiva]]'s marriage. The later chapters shares the story of the descendants of Maa Ganga to earth, heaven, and hell. It also tells the story of the birth of [[Kartikey|Kartikeya]] and his slaying of the demon [[Tarakasur|Tarakasura]]. He is born from [[Shiva]] and [[Parvati]] and is brought up and prepared for war by lord [[Bhrama]], the goddess [[Saraswati]], and the goddess [[Gayatri]]. He slays the demon and returns to his parents. The Purana also says that [[Ganesha]] is an incarnation of lord [[Vishnu]]. Vishnu took the form of Ganesha when he wanted to impregnate Adi Shakti with a son. |
The Purana tells the story of [[Shakti Peeth]] and glorifies [[Kamakhya]] Temple at [[Kamrup region|Kamrup]]. It describes the goddess [[Ganga (goddess)|Ganga]] as the partial incarnation of Sati, as she was born from Chaya Sati. It goes on to provide details about the marriage of Lord Shiva and Ganga, then details about Parvati and [[Shiva]]'s marriage. The later chapters shares the story of the descendants of Maa Ganga to earth, heaven, and hell. It also tells the story of the birth of [[Kartikey|Kartikeya]] and his slaying of the demon [[Tarakasur|Tarakasura]]. He is born from [[Shiva]] and [[Parvati]] and is brought up and prepared for war by lord [[Bhrama]], the goddess [[Saraswati]], and the goddess [[Gayatri]]. He slays the demon and returns to his parents. The Purana also says that [[Ganesha]] is an incarnation of lord [[Vishnu]]. Vishnu took the form of Ganesha when he wanted to impregnate Adi Shakti with a son. |
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== Translations == |
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* Devi Mahabhagavata Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation) - Santi Lal Nagar<ref>{{Cite book |last=Nagar |first=Santi Lal |title=Devi Mahabhagavata Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation) |publisher=Eastern Book Linkers |year=2014 |isbn=978-8178542713 |language=English}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Puranas]] |
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Revision as of 03:31, 12 August 2022
The Mahabhagavata Purana (Sanskrit: महाभागवत पुराण, romanized: mahābhāgavata purāṇa),also called "Devi Purana," is an Upapurana said to be written by the sage Vyasa. It is recited between Lord Sadashiva and Sage Narada. It primarily relates stories about the supreme goddess Mahadevi and her varies incarnations. The Purana contains 81 chapters and includes Parvati Gita and Shri Kali Sahasranam. It also mentions scientific details about embryology and development of the fetus and describes the menstrual period and other topics of scientific interest.
Contents
The Mahabhagavata Purana describes the goddess Sati and her demise, the Mahavidyas, and details Devi worship and praises, and that Devi are the ultimate reality.
The Purana tells the story of Shakti Peeth and glorifies Kamakhya Temple at Kamrup. It describes the goddess Ganga as the partial incarnation of Sati, as she was born from Chaya Sati. It goes on to provide details about the marriage of Lord Shiva and Ganga, then details about Parvati and Shiva's marriage. The later chapters shares the story of the descendants of Maa Ganga to earth, heaven, and hell. It also tells the story of the birth of Kartikeya and his slaying of the demon Tarakasura. He is born from Shiva and Parvati and is brought up and prepared for war by lord Bhrama, the goddess Saraswati, and the goddess Gayatri. He slays the demon and returns to his parents. The Purana also says that Ganesha is an incarnation of lord Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of Ganesha when he wanted to impregnate Adi Shakti with a son.
Translations
- Devi Mahabhagavata Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation) - Santi Lal Nagar[1]