Brahma

 

Essence Of
Brahma Purana

Kamakoti.org presents the Essence of Brahma Purana in English, condensed by Sri. V.D.N.Rao, devotee of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and retired official of the Government of India. Brahma Purana is one of the major eighteen Puranas.
This is part of the series of Puranas being featured on kamakoti.org after Matsya Purana, Bhagavata Purana, Skanda Purana, Narada Purana, Shiva Purana, Varaha Purana, Markandeya Purana, Agni Purana, Nilamata Purana, Devi Bhagavata Purana, Padma Purana etc. Click here for the complete list and to access the puranas.

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Index

1
Invocation
2
Primary and Secondary Creations by Paramatma / Brahma and Manvantaras
3
The Origin of Aditya and an outline of Surya Vamsha
4
The illustrious Kuvalaashva became Dundhumaara:
5
Satyavrata and Trishanku Swarga-Harischandra and Sagara:
6
Sagara and descendant Bhageeratha:
7
Manifestation of Chandra Deva and portrayal of his Vamsha
8
Bharata, the Unique Karma Bhumi in Jambudwipa & an outline of other Dwipas
9
Paatalaas (Bilwa Swarga); Ordeals of Narakas and Possibilities of Atonement
10
‘Bhur-Bhuva-Suvaadi lokas’ (Planetary System) and ‘Sishumaara Chakra’
11
‘Surya Mahatmya’: Avatarana, Dwadasadityas, Konaarka and Worship
12
Devastation of Daksha Yagna and humiliation of Daksha
13
Ekaamra/ Purushottama Kshetras and King Indradyumna’s Temple of Jagannatha
14
‘Markandeyopakhyana’- Darshanaas of Pralaya Bala Mukunda, Shiva and Krishna
15
Pancha Tirthas - Mahatmya and Puja Vidhana
16
Nrisimha, Sweta Madhava and Matsya Madhava Mahatmyas
17
Quick Review of Bharata Varsha’s Prominent Tirthas
18
Gautami Ganga (Godavari) Mahatmya
19
Kandopaakhyana : Vishnu Stuti included
20
Shri Krishna Charitra in brief
21
Shraaddha Kalpa Varnana
22
Sadaachaara Varnana / Principles of Righteous Way of Living
23
Phalashruti of Brahma Purana