The Pauranic Lore Of Holy Water-Places
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Detail Of The Pauranic Lore Of Holy Water-Places
| ISBN | 8121501474 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Language: | English |
| Product Code: | 1 |
| Size(in cm): | 9.0" X 5.8" cm |
| Weight(in grams): | 560(approx) |
Description:
ONTENTS
Preface vii
List of Abbreviations ix
Introduction 1
CHAPTER I
The Holy Water-Places and the Legends of the Major Deities 17
Brahma 17
Visnu 37
Siva 54
Surya 68
Agni 88
Indra 98
CHAPTER II
The Holy Water-Places and the Legends of the Minor Deities 104
Yama 104
Asvins 109
Visvedevas, Hanumat, Kama, Bhairava and Rahu 111
Moon 118
Nagas 123
Goddesses 134
CHAPTER III
The Holy Water-Places and the Legends of the Demi-Gods and Sages141
Gandharvas, Apsarasas, Yaksas etc. 141
Vetalas, Pisacas, Pretas etc. 145
Pitrs 154
Sages 165
CHAPTER IV
Legends Connected with the Rivers and Cow-Worship181
Legends Connected with the Rivers 181
Legends Connected with the Cow-Worship 204
CHAPTER V
Metamorphosis210
CHAPTER VI
Social Motifs 232
Dana 232
Salvation 241
Transmigration 246
Sin and Expiation 255
Curse and Blessing 270
CHAPTER VII
Astrological, Didactic and Miscellaneous Legends Associated with the Holy Water-Places 276
Astrological Legends 276
Didactic Legends 286
Miscellaneous Legends 310
APPENDIX A
Geographical Data of the Holy Water-Places 320
APPENDIX B
List of the Linga-Tirthas 359
APPENDIX C
List of The Surya-Tirthas 384
APPENDIX D
List of Devi-Tirthas 388
Bibliography 394
Index 401
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