Read Vishnu Purana in English

Brahma Purana is considered to be the first Purana out of 18 Puranas, which are also called Mahapuranas. In the Brahma Purana, the origin of creation, the origin of water, the appearance of Brahma, and the births of gods and demons have been described in detail. In the Brahma Purana, the description of the Sun dynasty and the moon dynasty, the description of the lineage of Yayati or Puru is also found. The story of Rama-Krishna is also described by telling about the development of the human race from the description of the Puru dynasty. While describing the incarnation of Rama Krishna in the Brahma Purana, Avatarism has been respected. The description of incarnations like Varaha Avatar, Vamana Avatar, etc. is found in this Purana.

Puranas have great glory in Indian culture and scriptures. Puranas are the storehouses of infinite knowledge. Their hearing, contemplation, reading, parayan, and persuasion lead to the purification of the conscience, detachment from objects, the tendency to detachment and devotion to the Lord, and a natural interest in the Lord. As a result, by consuming them, the only goal of human life – ‘God-realization’ or ‘Moksha attainment’ is also easily accessible. That is why the Puranas have gained immense popularity from the point of view of gaining rare spiritual knowledge.

introduction:

The Brahma Purana consists of a total of 246 chapters and contains approximately 10,000 verses. Within this sacred text, there is a dialogue between Rishi and Shaunak Munyo, where Lomaharna is depicted. Long ago, in the holy land of Naimish Aranya, the sage Vrinda narrated this Purana to Suta Muni, a disciple of Vyasa, in the depths of the forest. The Brahma Purana encompasses a wide range of topics, including the review of creation, manuvansh, deities, animals, earth, geography, hell, heaven, temples, and pilgrimages. Additionally, it highlights the glory of Bharatvarsha through the description of Jambu Drip and other Dripos. Detailed accounts of various pilgrimages in India, such as Bhadra Teerth, Patatri Teerth, Vipra Teerth, Bhanu Teerth, and Bhil Teerth, are also mentioned in this Purana. Furthermore, it provides insights into the marriage of Shiva and Parvati, Krishna Leela, Vishnu avatars, Vishnu worship, Varnashram, and Shraddha Karma.

Importance:

Brahma Purana is religiously the best. Brahma Purana has detailed description of many pilgrimages - Bhadra Teerth, Patatri Teerth, Vipra Teerth, Bhanu Teerth, Bhilla Teerth etc., so it is best for tourism as well. This Purana also contains a description of the Great Flood that occurred at the beginning of creation. Detailed information about savdharma and yogic methods is given here. After explaining the philosophies of Sankhya and Yoga, the Brahma Purana describes the methods of attaining salvation. Brahma Purana holds the best place among the Vaishnava Puranas.

Begin:

The history of the Brahmaputra starts with the legend that the sages gather in the forest called Naimisharamanya for the acquisition of knowledge. A few days later, the sage muniyo arrives there and Sutji also arrives. The sage respects Sutji and says, O Lord, you are very wise. O Lord, we want to hear your story. That is why O Lord, tell us your story of the puranas.

Sutji heard this and said, Sages, you are very inquisitive. O Lord, I am going to tell you the history of the Brahma purana. Therefore, all you sages should take special advantage of the study of the brahma purana.