B. K. Chaturvedi Boeken

This Puran is devoted to the mother goddess. Owing to her brocreational capabilities she is considered to be the geacom of all energy. Hence the term 'shakti' for mother Godders which literally means energy.

Garuda Purana is one of the most sacred Mahapuranas for the devout Hindus. It gains importance because of a single factor: It is the only Purana which gives a detailed description of the post-mortem conditions and rituals as believed by this faith. However, it is a belief spread by the dogmatic priestly class. The fact is that the Garuda Purana contains many more details other than these. It reveals the consequences of an action in a very graphical and logical way. While most of the puranas tell one what to do,it also tells us what one should not do!

Focusing on the teachings of Sanatan Dharma, this ancient text provides guidance on how to live a righteous life. It emphasizes devotion to Vishnu, the principal deity, and recounts his various exploits, particularly highlighting his incarnation as Lord Krishna, considered the most significant. Notably, it omits key incarnations such as Ram, concentrating instead on the profound impact of Krishna's life and teachings. The Vishnu Purana serves as both a spiritual guide and a rich source of mythological narratives.

One of the greatest figures of wisdom and knowledge in the Indian history is Chanakya. Chanakya is regarded as a great thinker and diplomat in India who is traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnu Gupta. Originally a professor of economics and political science at the ancient Takshashila University, Chanakya managed the first Maurya Emperor Chandragupta's rise to power at a young age. Instead of acquiring the seat of kingdom for himself, he crowned Chandragupta Maurya as the emperor and served as his chief advisor. Chanakya Neeti is a treatise on the ideal way of life, and shows Chanakya's deep study of the Indian way of life. These practical and powerful strategies provide a path to live an orderly and planned life. If these strategies are followed in any sphere of life, victory is certain. Chanakya also developed Neeti-Sutras (aphorisms ? pithy sentences) that tell people how they should behave. Chanakya used these sutras to groom Chandragupta and other selected disciples in the art of ruling a kingdom. But these sutras are also relevant in this modern age and are very useful for us. For the first time, Chanakya Neeti and Chanakya Sutras are compiled in this book to make Chanakya's invaluable wisdom easily available to the common readers. This book presents Chanakya's powerful strategies and principles in a very lucid manner for the benefit of our valuable readers.

Puranas are almost like an encyclopaedia listing the human achievements in this part of the world till the time they were edited or complied. In every cycle of time the master editor called Vedavyas emerges to edit, vet and complie these records. Their significance is enormous even in the present, as they give a peep into the distant past of Hindus when the world was evolving and the psyche of the race was being formed. These puranas record the arguments that make us to decide as to what is holy and what is vile; what is good and what is bad. By going through them we can compare our present day jurisprudence vis-à-vis the ancient norms. Apart from that, they are a huge store-house of information conceiving every subject under the sun. It is with the view of unearthing these gems that the present series of the puranas has been planned.

The Puranas serve as a comprehensive record of human achievements and cultural evolution in ancient India, compiled by the master editor Veda Vyas. They provide insights into the moral and ethical frameworks of early Hindu society, helping to define concepts of holiness, goodness, and justice. By examining these texts, readers can draw parallels between contemporary legal systems and ancient norms. This series aims to explore the vast knowledge contained within the Puranas, covering a wide array of subjects relevant to both historical and modern contexts.

The narrative centers on Chanakya, a pivotal figure in Indian history known for his wisdom and diplomatic skills. As a former professor at Takshashila University, he played a crucial role in shaping the rise of Chandragupta Maurya, the first emperor of the Maurya dynasty. Rather than seeking power for himself, Chanakya chose to crown Chandragupta and served as his chief advisor, showcasing his strategic brilliance and commitment to governance.

The book enlightens us about various gods & goddesses of India such as Ganesha, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Rama, Krishna, Narasimha, male deities, female deities and animal deities. Their course and career has been narrated along with their physical description. It attempts to explain the peculiar attributes of certain gods and the reasons of their being so without indulging in philosophical discourses.