{"product_id":"ashtadasa-puranas-telugu-edition","title":"Ashtadasa Puranas (Telugu Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mantri Pragada Markandeyulu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ‎ Nexus Stories Publication\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: ‎ October 12, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: ‎ Telugu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint length: ‎ 566 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10: ‎ 9358814802\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13: ‎ 978-9358814804\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight: ‎ 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAshtadasa Puranas (Telugu Edition)\u003c\/b\u003e, meticulously compiled, translated, and interpreted by the profound Vedic scholar and litterateur Sri Mantri Pragada Markandeyulu, is a monumental literary milestone in Telugu devotional literature. Published by prominent regional publishers like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"282\"\u003eGollapudi Veeraswamy Son (Sri Sita Rama Book Depot)\u003c\/b\u003e, this comprehensive single-volume compendium serves as an irreplaceable gateway to India's vast Puranic heritage for Telugu-reading populations worldwide. The core philosophy of this text centers on structural democratization—condensing the massive, intimidating corpus of the 18 classical \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"624\"\u003eMaha Puranas\u003c\/i\u003e (comprising over 400,000 original Sanskrit verses) into a fluid, accessible, yet highly authentic prose format that retains the spiritual and philosophical weight of the original texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe compendium is structurally organized into 18 distinct, dedicated sections, systematically categorizing the Puranas according to their traditional cosmic alignment (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003eSattvik\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eRajasik\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003eTamasik\u003c\/i\u003e networks):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuranas Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSattva Puranas\u003c\/b\u003e (Focus on Vishnu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\"\u003eVishnu, Bhagavata, Naradiya, Garuda, Padma, Varaha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRajas Puranas\u003c\/b\u003e (Focus on Brahma)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\"\u003eBrahma, Brahmanda, Brahmavaivarta, Markandeya, Bhavishya, Vamana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTamas Puranas\u003c\/b\u003e (Focus on Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003eShiva, Linga, Skanda, Agni, Matsya, Kurma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWithin each section, Markandeyulu breaks down complex cosmological timelines (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eManvantaras\u003c\/i\u003e), ancestral royal genealogies (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eVamshanucharitam\u003c\/i\u003e), and high-stakes mythological battles between Devas and Asuras. The book explicitly stands out because it goes beyond simple storytelling; it integrates the profound inner philosophical core—such as the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"342\"\u003eAdvaita\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"354\"\u003eVishishtadvaita\u003c\/i\u003e undercurrents embedded in the texts—explaining regional rituals, vows (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"441\"\u003eVratas\u003c\/i\u003e), temple architectures, and moral codes in a highly localized, lyrical Telugu idiom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSri Mantri Pragada Markandeyulu was an elite Telugu scholar, epigraphist, and traditional hermeneutic translator who dedicated his life to bridging the gap between classical Sanskrit lore and mainstream Telugu readers. Deeply rooted in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"240\"\u003eParampara\u003c\/i\u003e (disciplic lineage) of scriptural interpretation, he was widely revered for his linguistic precision and cultural empathy, authoring multiple commentaries on ancient Ithihasas and Puranic sub-texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eMarkandeyulu’s authorial and instructional style is exceptionally clear, elegant, and deeply respectful of classical traditions. Writing with the supportive clarity of a grandfatherly guru who understands both the spiritual thirst and time constraints of modern householders, he strips away confusing grammatical riddles while retaining the sacred emotional resonance (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"369\"\u003eBhakti Rasa\u003c\/i\u003e) of the verses. By balancing dense cosmological concepts with easy-to-read structural tables, clear chapter markers, and highly scannable moral summaries, his collective literature remains the enduring gold standard for family libraries, research scholars studying South Indian religious history, and spiritual practitioners across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nexus Stories Publication","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51999429198122,"sku":"VASY-9358814802","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/35506908-1782106191731.webp?v=1782476979","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/ashtadasa-puranas-telugu-edition","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}