Narada Purana (English translation)

by G. V. Tagare | 1950 | 14,468 words | ISBN-10: 8120803477 | ISBN-13: 9788120803473

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Summary: The English translation of the Narada Purana—a significant Sanskrit text within Hindu literature, categorized as one of the eighteen Mahapuranas. It explores various aspects of cosmology, ethics, and rituals, compiling rich narratives that emphasize devotion to Vishnu and the concepts of Dharma (righteousness) and Bhakti (devotion). The Narada Purana also addresses Tantric practices, philosophical discourses on Yoga and self-realization. The text merges traditional Vedic beliefs with evolving spiritual practices reflecting the socio-religious landscape of medieval India.

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The full text of the Narada Purana (English translation) in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:

Preface to First Volume

. 1.1. The Ur-Purāṇa

. 1.2. The Mūla Purāṇas

. 1.3. Purāṇa Pañca-Lakṣaṇa

. 1.4. Dharma-Śāstra and Purāṇas

. 1.5. Dharmaśāstra in the Narada Purāṇa

. 1.6. The Purāṇa in Modern Indian Languages

. 2. The Nāradīya as a Mahāpurāṇa

. 3. The sources of the Nāradīya and its probable date

. 4. The Vedāṅgas in the Nārada Purāṇa (chapters 50-57)

. 5. The Nārada Purāṇa and Tantrism

. 6. Religious sects in the Nārada Purāṇa

. 7. Religion and Philosophy in the Nārada Purāṇa

. 8. The interpretations of ‘Bhagavat’ and ‘Bhāgavata’

. 9. The Dharma Śāstra

. 10. The Nārada Purāṇa and the Mahāpurāṇas

. 11. The author of the Nārada Purāṇa

. 12. Concluding Remarks

Preface to Second Volume

+ Part 1 - Prathama-pāda

. Chapter 1 - The Dialogue between Sūta and the Sages (sūta-ṛṣi-saṃvāda)

. Chapter 2 - Eulogy of Lord Viṣṇu (viṣṇustuti)

. Chapter 3 - The Description of the Sphere of the Earth and of Bhārata

. Chapter 4 - Anecdote of Mārkaṇḍeya

. Chapter 5 - The Description of Mārkaṇḍeya’s Life

. Chapter 6 - The Glory of the Gaṅgā (gaṅgāmāhātmya)

. Chapter 7 - The Glory of the Gaṅgā (continued)

. Chapter 8 - The Glory of the Gaṅgā (continued)

. Chapter 9 - The Glory of the Gaṅgā (continued)

. Chapter 10 - The Defeat of the Devas by Bali

. Chapter 11 - The Glory of the Gaṅgā: The Origin if the River

. Chapter 12 - A dialogue between god Dharma and King Bhagīratha

. Chapter 13 - A Discourse on Dharma

. Chapter 14 - Directions Regarding Dharma and Propitiatory rites

. Chapter 15 - Bhagīratha Advised to Bring the Gaṅgā

. Chapter 16 - Bhagīratha Brings down The Gaṅgā

. Chapter 17 - Narration of the Vowed Observance of Dvādaśī Day

. Chapter 18 - The Holy Observance Pertaining to Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa

. Chapter 19 - Installation of the Banner (dhvajāropaṇa)

. Chapter 20 - The Legend of King Sumati

. Chapter 21 - The Pañcarātri-Vrata: The Holy Rite of Five Nights

. Chapter 22 - The Māsopavāsa Vrata (Fast for a month)

. Chapter 23 - The Greatness of Ekādaśī Vrata

. Chapter 24 - The Conduit of the Good and Approved usages (sadācāra)

. Chapter 25 - Vedic Studies and other Religious Duties Defined

. Chapter 26 - The Statement of the Dharma of the Householder

. Chapter 27 - The Religious Duties of the Householders, etc.

. Chapter 28 - The Description of the Rite of Śrāddha

. Chapter 29 - Determination of Tithis (Lunar days)

. Chapter 30 - The Mode of Expiation

. Chapter 31 - The Duties of the Emissaries of Yama

. Chapter 32 - The Forest of Worldly Existence

. Chapter 33 - A Discourse on Yoga

. Chapter 34 - The Characteristics of Devotion to Hari

. Chapter 35 - A Disquisition on Spiritual Knowledge (The Anecdote of Vedamālī)

. Chapter 36 - The Efficacy of Service unto Viṣṇu

. Chapter 37 - The Greatness of Viṣṇu

. Chapter 38 - Uttaṅka’s Eulogy of Viṣṇu: Uttaṅka Liberated

. Chapter 39 - The Greatness of Viṣṇu: The Story of Raivata

. Chapter 40 - The Greatness of Viṣṇu: The Story of Sudharmā

. Chapter 41 - The Glory of the Lord’s Name

+ Part 2 - Dvitīya-pāda

. Chapter 42 - Cosmogony: The Origin of the Universe

. Chapter 43 - The Traditional Duties of Brāhmaṇas

+ Notes

. Notes regarding Sarvatobhadra-maṇḍala

. Notes regarding Śānti-sūkta

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