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| | BANGLAPEDIA: Brahmavaivarta Purana |
 | | The number of chapters in each of the khandas is 30, 67, 46 and 131 respectively. |
 | | The Srikrisna Janma Khanda hints literally at the birth of Krisna, but describes elaborately the entire life of Lord Krisna with particular emphasis on his adventures relating to Kaliyanaga-damana, Kangsa-vadha, Jarasandha-damana, annihilation of Yadu Vangsha etc. Elaborate descriptions are also available about Sri Radha's representation as Krisna's Shakti. |
 | | A few typical features of society in early medieval Bengal, eg the prominent position of the Vaidyas as a leading non-Brahmana caste, the mention of the Kaivartas and the Sadgops as low castes, the merits of donation of land, and the performance of Vratas figure prominently in the text. |
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