{"product_id":"the-garuda-mahapuranam-2-volume-set","title":"The Garuda Mahapuranam 2 Volume Set","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 : M N Dutt, Prof Pushpendra Kumar\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ \u003cspan\u003eEastern Book Linkers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublicatio date :1 September 2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 1055 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8178540983 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788178540986\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 2600 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\"\u003eThe Garuda Mahapuranam\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most significant pillars of the eighteen \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eMahapuranas\u003c\/i\u003e, famously known for its profound discourses on the journey of the soul after death, the laws of karma, and the mysteries of the afterlife. This \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"234\"\u003e2-Volume Set\u003c\/b\u003e provides an exhaustive and scholarly rendition of the text, combining the meticulous translation of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"347\"\u003eM.N. Dutt\u003c\/b\u003e with the expert editorial guidance of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"395\"\u003eProf. Pushpendra Kumar\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile the \"Preta Kalpa\" section (concerning funeral rites and the soul's transition) is the most widely known, this set reveals the encyclopedia-like nature of the entire scripture. It covers a staggering range of subjects, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTheology and Cosmology:\u003c\/b\u003e The origin of the universe and the genealogy of gods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedicine and Science:\u003c\/b\u003e Ancient Ayurvedic practices, the properties of gemstones (Gemology), and anatomy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEthics and Law:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed descriptions of \"Dharma,\" the consequences of various sins, and the path to liberation (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eMoksha\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVrata and Tirtha:\u003c\/b\u003e Instructions for religious fasts and the significance of various pilgrimage sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis edition is particularly valued for its clarity, preserving the majestic tone of the original Sanskrit while making the complex metaphysical concepts accessible to a modern English-speaking audience.\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=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManmatha Nath Dutt (M.N. Dutt)\u003c\/b\u003e was a legendary translator and scholar of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his monumental task of translating major Hindu scriptures, including the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/i\u003e, and several \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"242\"\u003ePuranas\u003c\/i\u003e, into English. His work played a crucial role in bringing Indian heritage to the global stage during the colonial era, and his translations remain respected for their literal accuracy and devotional integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProf. Pushpendra Kumar\u003c\/b\u003e is a contemporary stalwart of Sanskrit studies and an acclaimed academician. Having served as the Head of the Sanskrit Department at Delhi University, he has edited and authored scores of books on Puranic literature, Tantra, and Indian culture. His expertise ensures that this edition of the Garuda Purana is academically rigorous, featuring proper categorization and insightful introductions that help the reader navigate the vast textual landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EASTERN BOOK LINKERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51531379278122,"sku":"VASY-9788178540986","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/idi037.png?v=1778568778","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/the-garuda-mahapuranam-2-volume-set","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}