The Markandeya Purana (1904)

The Markandeya Purana, written by Frederick Eden Pargiter in 1904, is a translation of one of the eighteen major Puranas of Hinduism. The Puranas are ancient texts that contain stories and teachings about Hindu gods, goddesses, and other religious figures. The Markandeya Purana is named after the sage Markandeya, who is said to have narrated the stories contained in the text to a group of sages. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing 137 chapters and the second part containing 63 chapters. The chapters are organized thematically and cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, genealogies of gods and sages, descriptions of holy places, and teachings on dharma (righteousness) and karma (action). Some of the most famous stories in the Markandeya Purana include the story of Devi Mahatmya, which tells the story of the goddess Durga and her battles against demons, and the story of King Harishchandra, who sacrifices everything to uphold his principles of truth and righteousness. Overall, the Markandeya Purana is an important text for those interested in Hindu mythology and spirituality, and Pargiter's translation provides a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.