वायुपुराणम्: Vayu-Purana (Sanskrit Text with Hindi Translation)

DETAILS : 

• Publisher: Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad
  
• Author: रामप्रताप त्रिपाठी (Rampratap Tripathi Shastri)
  
• Language: Sanskrit Text With Hindi Translation
  
• Pages: 1016
  
• Cover: Hardcover
  
• Weight : 1800 g
  
• Edition: 2015

ABOUT THE BOOK

Vayu-Purana (वायुपुराणम्), edited and translated into Hindi by Rampratap Tripathi Shastri, is a definitive, text-critical edition of one of the oldest and most authentic Mahapuranas in the sacred Indian tradition. Named after the wind-god Vayu, who originally narrated these eternal truths to the sages in the Naimisharanya forest, the core philosophy of this text centers on cosmic order (Dharma), the mechanics of creation and dissolution, and the supreme glory of Lord Shiva. The text is uniquely renowned among scholars for its extraordinary geographical, historical, and genealogical detail, providing extensive accounts of ancient royal dynasties, solar and lunar lineages, global geography (Bhuvanakosha), and astronomical calculations. Additionally, it offers profound expositions on the practice of Pashupata Yoga, the sanctity of ancestral rites (Shraddha), and the spiritual significance of holy pilgrimage sites like Gaya. By pairing the original Sanskrit verses with a lucid, line-by-line Hindi translation, this volume serves as an essential bridge for understanding ancient Indian history, culture, and non-dual theology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rampratap Tripathi Shastri was an eminent traditional Sanskrit scholar, editor, and translator renowned for his extensive contributions to the preservation and interpretation of classical Puranic literature. Writing with a voice grounded in traditional textual criticism and deep reverence for the Shastras, his editorial methodology prioritizes linguistic precision, clarity, and absolute fidelity to ancient manuscript traditions. Over a prolific career spent working on major canonical texts, he specialized in translating complex Sanskrit meters and archaic terminology into accessible Hindi prose without losing the original philosophical nuance or spiritual potency. His meticulous work remains a trusted academic and devotional reference for researchers, scholars of Indology, and practitioners across the globe.