{"product_id":"brihaddharmapuranam-1","title":"बृहद्धर्मपुराणम्  Brihaddharmapuranam","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eBook Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"47\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: बृहद्धर्मपुराण\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: S. N. Khandelwal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788170804345\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"192\"\u003ePublishing Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"212\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 461\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 620 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Papercover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"287\"\u003ePacking\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eBrihad Dharma Purana\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly revered Upapurana, written by Maharishi Vedavyasa, which deals with spiritual and philosophical matters akin to the main Puranas. It is considered one of the most significant Upapuranas, providing profound insights into the ethical, spiritual, and societal laws of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eThis book explores the teachings and stories contained within the \u003cem data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eBrihad Dharma Purana\u003c\/em\u003e, particularly its unusual narrative regarding King Vena and the origin of the \u003cem data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eSankar\u003c\/em\u003e caste, which is not found in other Puranas. The book includes some additional chapters not found in standard editions, like the Krishna Leela and the \u003cem data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eSankar\u003c\/em\u003e caste discourse, offering a more complete understanding of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eS. N. Khandelwal's translation attempts to preserve the essence of the original \u003cem data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003ePurana\u003c\/em\u003e, focusing on its deeper spiritual teachings, and emphasizes the need for the reader to connect with the text's core message rather than its historical and linguistic details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eContent Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eKey aspects discussed in the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eMoral and Ethical Teachings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insights into societal organization, spiritual practices, and ethical codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eKing Vena and the Sankar Caste\u003c\/strong\u003e: An exploration of the origins of the Sankar caste and the consequences of King Vena’s actions in introducing the \u003cem data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eSankar\u003c\/em\u003e caste system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eSpiritual Teachings\u003c\/strong\u003e: The importance of devotion, social responsibility, and moral conduct, as outlined in the \u003cem data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eBrihad Dharma Purana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003ePhilosophical Principles\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reflections on cosmic order, the relationship between individuals and the divine, and the pursuit of righteousness (\u003cem data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eDharma\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eSignificance of the Brihad Dharma Purana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eBrihad Dharma Purana\u003c\/em\u003e is notable not only for its insights into ancient Hindu social structures and ethics but also for its unique narrative elements. The inclusion of the discussion on the Sankar caste’s origins adds a distinctive flavor to this \u003cem data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eUpapurana\u003c\/em\u003e, making it a key text for anyone interested in Hindu history, social structure, and religious teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2718\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eThis book is ideal for scholars, students of Hinduism, and spiritual seekers interested in ancient Indian scriptures, particularly those focused on understanding the core principles of \u003cem data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eDharma\u003c\/em\u003e. It is also useful for those studying the Purāṇic texts and their historical and spiritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vijay Kumar Govindram Hasanand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49608662253872,"sku":"DRG.VijayKumarGovindramHasanand_9788170804345","price":832.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/vijay-kumar-govindram-hasanand-book-default-title-brihaddharmapuranam-40391380435248.webp?v=1775968846","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/brihaddharmapuranam-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}