Essence of Brahma Purana

One of the major eighteen Mahapuranas

Kamakoti.org presents the Essence of Brahma Purana in English, condensed and commented by Sri V.D.N. Rao, devotee of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and Retired Official of the Government of India.

The Brahma Purana is one of the major eighteen Puranas. This compilation is part of the extensive series of Puranas featured on kamakoti.org. You can click here to access the complete list of Puranas.

The author can be contacted at raovdn@gmail.com.

📚 Table of Contents

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