Kurm Puran (one of 18 Puranas) Code 1131

DETAILS: 

• ASIN: ‎ B099ZMN9SX
  
• Author: Krishna Dwepayan Bedvyas
  
• Publisher: ‎ Gita Press Gorakhpur UP
  
• Language: ‎ Hindi
  
• Weight: 1100 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Kurma Puran (Code 1131) is an authoritative, text-critical edition of one of the eighteen classical Mahapuranas, published by Gita Press, Gorakhpur. The core philosophy of this sacred text centers on the fundamental harmony between Vaishnavism and Shaivism, delivered directly through the divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu in his Kurma (turtle) avatar during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). Narrated to King Indradyumna and the assembly of celestial sages, the narrative explores cosmic cycles, planetary geography, royal genealogies, and righteous conduct (Dharma). A central jewel within this Purana is the celebrated Ishvara Gita and Vyasa Gita, which deliver a profound, Upanishadic exposition on non-dual yoga, devotion (Bhakti), and the synthesis of Shiva and Vishnu as manifestations of the singular supreme consciousness. Accompanied by original Sanskrit verses and clear, verse-by-verse Hindi translations, this edition serves as an essential scriptural guide for daily spiritual study (Svadhyaya) and deep philosophical inquiry.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

This critical translation is brought forth by the scholarly editorial board of Gita Press, Gorakhpur, an institution founded by revered spiritual leaders Jaydayal Goyandka and Hanuman Prasad Poddar. Writing with a voice grounded in profound reverence, absolute manuscript fidelity, and scriptural purity, the editorial committee ensures that complex Sanskrit metres and esoteric spiritual terms are rendered in accessible, lucid Hindi prose. Over a century of dedicated publication, Gita Press has maintained an unblemished standard in preserving the authenticity of Sanatana Dharma literature, making timeless Vedic and Puranic wisdom accessible to every seeker without altering the original philosophical depth.