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	Manas: Religious texts of India, Puranas
		Around the time when the puranas first began to be composed, the belief in particular deities had become established as one of the principal marks of the Hindu faith, and to some degree the puranas can be described as a form of sectarian literature.
		Among these puranas, the Vishnu Purana and the Bhagavata Purana (also known as the Bhagavatam) are, with respect to their standing as works of devotional literature, preeminent; and the Bhagavata Purana is even the supreme work of Krishna devotional literature.
		The Puranas are works that most eminently represent the deep mythic structuring of Indian civilization, and they are properly viewed as expanding upon, modifying, and transforming the orthodox Brahminism of the Vedas, principally by the introduction of the idea of bhakti or devotion.
	www.sscnet.ucla.edu /southasia/Religions/texts/Puranas.html (884 words)

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		In the Vayu Purana their mother is said to have been Krodha, `anger.’ The Bhutas are attendants of Siva, and he is held to be their king.
		In the Puranas also he appears as a patron of the enemies of the gods, and it was by his favour that the Daitya King Bali obtained that almost universal dominion which required the incarnation of Vishnu as the dwarf to repress.
		To these particulars succeeds a life of Krishna, which is word for word the same as that of the Vishnu Purana; and the compilation terminates with a particular detail of the mode in which Yoga or contemplative devotion, the object of which is still Vishnu, is to be performed.
	www.mypurohith.com /Encyclopedia/EnclopB3.asp (1976 words)

	Evolution in the Vishnu Purana by Rudi Jansma
		Traditionally, a Purana covers five distinct topics: 1) the creation of the universe; 2) its destruction and renovation; 3) the genealogy of gods and patriarchs; 4) the reigns of the manus, forming the periods called manvantaras; and 5) the history of the solar and lunar races of kings.
		All eighteen Puranas are written in verse, in the form of a dialogue between teacher and pupil.
		In this Purana, Vishnu is the pervader, present in everything, cause of everything, from which all comes and to which all returns.
	www.theosophy-nw.org /theosnw/world/asia/as-rudi.htm (2049 words)

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		The Puranas vary greatly in length: the Skanda Purana is the longest with 81,000 couplets, while the Brahma Purana and Vamana Purana are the shortest with 10,000 couplets each.
		Sometimes the Vayu Purana is substituted for the Agni Purana or Shiva Purana.Of the 18 major Puranas, the Vishnu Purana is the most complete, in that it conforms more than the others to the definition of a Purana.
		Hanuman, the son of Vayu and general of the monkeys, became a devotee of Rama.
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	Purpose and Origin of the Vedas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		This is the language of the puranas and itihasas.
		The Itihasas and Puranas Are the Fifth Veda
		Another reason the Puranas and Itihasas are considered the fifth Veda, distinct from the other four, is that the priests of the four Vedas do not use the Puranas and Itihasas in sacrificial ceremonies, even though these works are studied along with the Vedas.
	www.veda.harekrsna.cz /encyclopedia/vedas-purpose-origin.htm (11123 words)

	Purana Pravesh by Pradip Bhattacharya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		Vayu Purana states, Ancient pandits had directed that the Suta's duty is to be acquainted with the generational accounts of Devas, Rishis, Kings of limitless prowess and other noble souls.
		Puranas are still in wide circulation while many ancient astronomical and other scientific texts have disappeared.
		The Puranas are a dazzling proof of the excellence of the Hindu's historical sense.
	www.bolographics.com /hinduism/079.htm (1484 words)

	Apsarasas
		In the epic poems they become prominent, and the Ramayana and the Puranas attribute their origin to the churning of the ocean.
		The Vayu Purana enumerates fourteen, the Harivansa seven classes.
		They are again distinguished as being daivika, 'divine,' or laukika, 'wordily.' The former are said to be ten in number and the latter thirty-four, and these are the heavenly charmers who fascinated heroes, as Urvasi, and allured austere sages from their devotions and penances, as Menaka and Rambha.
	www.mythfolklore.net /india/encyclopedia/apsaras.htm (654 words)

	Puranas of Hinduism to be researched as History with an open mind
		Vishnu purANa, considered as the chief authority almost like the Sruti by the followers of viSishTAdvaita philosophy, was written by Parasara, Vyasa's father.
		History for the modern mind is what is available through archeological research and due to the fashions set by the western traditions, any research of ancient literature that points to hoary periods several millenia before the common historical era, is looked at with disbelief and therefore not pursued to its logical conclusion.
		purANas have the single objective of talking only about those events and lives of the past which ennoble you and enable you to a better man. Since history always repeats itself, the purpose of history should be to learn the lessons of history and do better in the future.
	www.geocities.com /profvk/purana.html (442 words)

	culture
		The 18 major Puranas are divided into three groups, each exalting one member of the Hindu Trinity (see Trimurti).
		Sometimes the Vayu Purana is substituted for the Agni Purana or Shiva Purana.
		Of the 18 major Puranas, the Vishnu Purana is the most complete, in that it conforms more than the others to the definition of a Purana.
	www.narasimhan.com /SK/Culture/heritage/rel_purana.htm (502 words)

	Puranas
		Each of the 19 Puranas has a history associated with it; to give a taste of what this history is, let us consider the Brahma Purana.
		The Brahma Purana is not only the first in the list of Mahapuranas, it is also believed to have been the first to be composed.
		The shortest purana is the Markandeya Purana with 900,000 shlokas.
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	The History of Puranas (In 3 Volumes) Online Indian Book store - Bagchee’s Best sellers Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		The Mahabharata states that there are eighteen Puranas and also names three of them, the Markandeya Purana, the Vayu Purana and the Matsya Purana.
		Puranas which describe creation in great detail are known as rajasika Puranas and are identified with Brahma.
		The tamasika Puranas are the Shiva Purana, the Matsya Purana, the Kurma Purana, the Liinga Purana, the Skanda Purana and the Agni Purana.
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	Puranas
		If one wishes to maintain ere long, that abode which is called Moksa (eternal salvation), one should mentally worship as long as one lives, and follow the duties prescribed for (their respective) different castes and stages of life, with delight.
		The Purana is a strong advocate of non-sectarian religion where all gods stand on equal footing...
		This close cousin of the Brahmanda Purana is one of the oldest and most authoritative of the Puranas.
	www.bluedove.com /Hindu_Puranas.htm (922 words)

	the Puranic Tradition
		This work is a close analysis of the Purana, in an attempt to address the central issues of Canonicity, comparative studies, and the female conception of the divine.
		It is largely a discussion of the relationship between the "Great Puranas" of the Sanskrit tradition and other vernacular traditions.
		Sheridan, Daniel, The Advaitic Theism of the Bhagavata Purana, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1986.
	www.colorado.edu /ReligiousStudies/TheStrip/Archive/Hindu/purana.htm (506 words)

	Puranas - Ancient Texts - Indian Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		The general form of a Purana is that of a dialogue, in which some person relates its contents in reply to the inquiries of others.
		The Puranas can be classified into three groups, based on the deity among the Trinity they are associated with.
		The Matsya, Kurma, Linga, Shiva, Skanda and Agni Puranas are associated with Shiva, and the Brahmanda, Brahma Vaivarta, Markandeya, Bhavishya, Vamana and Brahma are associated with Brahma.
	members.cox.net /apamnapat/citations/Purana.html (278 words)

	The Secret Doctrine by H P Blavatsky, Vol 1, bk 2, ch 7
		By the scholar who studies the Hindu religion from the Puranas, one thing is to be especially noted.
		He must not take literally, and in one sense only, the statements therein found; since those which especially concern the Manvantaras or Kalpas have to be understood in their several references.
		In Matsya Purana, chapter cclxxii, the dynasty of ten Moryas (or Maureyas) is spoken of.
	www.theosociety.org /pasadena/sd/sd1-2-07.htm (4255 words)

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		Lord Vishny assumed the form of the tortoise and served as a pivot for Mandara, as it was whirled around.
		This popular tale with minor variations is found in the Puranas as well as in the two epics.
		The Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Padma Purana specifiy the number as nine; the the Bhagvata specifies it as ten, the Vayu Purana as twelve and the Matsya Purana as fourteen.
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	Kalki begins His mission at the age of 32?
		It may be in Padma Purana also, though I have not been able to locate it in there.
		In this case, I need references from the Brahmanda, Linga or Vayu Puranas whichever specifically states the "age 32" verse and then please send that to me if you can.
		It is said that Kalki first appears in consciousness between 0-3 AD as a result of foreign invaders that were indifferent or hostile to the Brahmans.
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		Traditionally, a purana must firstly describe the primary creation of the universe; this is known as sarga.
		A purana must secondly describe this process of periodic destruction and creation; this is known as pratisarga.
		Fourthly, a Purana must catalog the various manvantaras, this is, the many different eras that the earth or the universe has passed through.
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		NANDANA The grove of Indra, lying to the north of Meru.
		The Vayu Purana makes him the son of Kasyapa and Surabhi.
		His image, of a milky white colour, is always conspicuous before the temples of Siva.
	www.mypurohith.com /Encyclopedia/EnclopN.asp (1927 words)

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		In one of the Vayu Purana’s slokas (a couplet of Sanskrit verse) is mentioned, Veda is invariably spelled out through Itihasa and Purana because stupid people are afraid of learning Veda directly.
		In the Purana and Itihasa, there are 52 tattwas (holy counsels).
		Hence, by the existence of Ramayana and Mahabharata statues along the stairs leading to Penataran Agung Besakih is a representation that means to visualize the concept of Vayu Purana and Sarasamuscaya in learning Veda.
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	What is Hinduism? by Ed Viswanathan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		On that Puranas are called the Vedas of the Common folk, for they present the mysteries through myth and legend.
		SIX Puranas addressed to Lord Brahma are 1-Brahma Purana 2-Brahanda Purana 3-Brahma-Vaivasvata Puranaor Brahma-Vaivarta Purana 4-Markandeya Purana 5-Bhavishya Purana 6-Vamana Purana.
		So they wrote Itihasas (epics) and Puranas [mythological stories] filled with many gods, with the concept that when you worship any God form, you are actually worshiping one and only God Brahman.
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	Vayu
		Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology: Mahapuranas-The Vayu Purana
		Eyes on the peacock's tail: A folktale from Rajasthan (Under the banyan)
		Cultural history from the Vayu Purana (Deccan College dissertation series, 2)
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	Vayu Devta Air in Hinduism
		The prime reason why Vayu is referred to as Vayu devta (Air God) in Hindu Scriptures.
		Rain's contain the pollution to a certain extent but, praying to Vayu devta (Air God) and seeking his blessings can ease the situation.
		In the circumstances must we not pray and simultaneously try to reduce the adverse impact of our living lest the day is not far when we shall see for ourselves the total collapse of the system.
	www.godrealized.com /Vayu.html (387 words)

	hanuman....
		Hanumanji is eswaramsha sambhutha,vayu putra,kesari sutha.Hanumanji is amsha of lord shiva,layakaraka.he has both rama and krishna tatwas in him.he is living god and his physical abode is gandhamadana parvatha.his weapon{ayudh}is bahjantam.
		Hanuman was he son of Vayu the Lord of the wind and Arijana who was seduced by Vayu.
		The scriptures state that 'his form is as vast as a mountain' and as tall as a gigantic tower.
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	Siva Purana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary on Siva Purana
		2) The name of the oldest of these six texts, though some consider it a version of the Vayu Purana.
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		Siva Purana is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
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	EUCLID Search Results on keyword "Purana"
		Gita-Mahatmya of Padma Purana by Krishna-Dvaipayana Vyasa: Lord Sivas Glorification of the Bhagavad-Gita
		Besant, Annie Wood Krishna as Described in the Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana, and the Mahabharata, Especially the Bhagavad Gita ; with a Letter to Mrs.
		Evans, Kirsti Epic Narratives in the Hoysala Temples : The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavata Purana in Halebid, Belur, and Amrtapura 1997
	web.library.emory.edu /subjects/studies/soas/puranaendnote.htm (2550 words)

	Gaudiya Discussions -> Sadasiva as visnu tattva
		The last line of this text is to the point: "In the Vayu and other Puranas he is shown to be in Shiva loka." To this locative phrase 'in Shiva Loka', Baladeva comments shiva loke vaikuntha dhamni - 'In Shiva Loka means in Vaikuntha dhama'.
		Indeed, in text 43 Rupa Gosvami did not literally compare Sadashiva with the Shiva which is in command of tamoguna, but it is obvious when one reads the preceding text, 42, of Laghu Bhagavatamrita.
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	[Ornet] Fwd: [Odiya Samaja] Om and Aum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		The > vAyu purANa also describes its meaning well, and the > Bhagavat Gita > mentions it.
		> > The vAyu PurANa > AkAro visnuruddista > UkArastu Mahesvarah, > MakArastu smrto BrahmA > praNavastu tryAtmakah > > Approximate meaning: Vishnu came from the A, > Maheswar from the U, and > Brhama came from the Ma part.
		> > Other important explanations: > > Linga PurANa (1:73.19-20): 'At the root is > BrahmA; in the middle, > Vishnu, Lord of the three worlds; above is the > fierce Rudra, the eternal > giver of peace, whose name is the sacred syllable > Aum.
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	Ajita: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary on Ajita
		Theosophical University Press is presenting this working version online because, even in its present unfinished form, we feel that the contents will be of value to students of theosophical literature, particularly of the works of H. Blavatsky.
		BCW - H. Blavatsky: Collected Writings, BG - Bhagavad-Gita, BP - Bhagavata Purana, cf - confer, ChU - Chandogya Upanishad, Dial, Dialogues - The Dialogues of G. de Purucker, ed.
		Conger, Echoes - Echoes from the Orient, by William Q. Judge (comp.
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	Tirunaimisaranyam Devarajan (Sree Hari) Temple - Divya Desam
		Legends: : The word Naimis has been spelt in two ways - Naimis and Naimish.
		The Varaha Purana says that the entire army of Danavas was destroyed at this place in one nimisha, hence the name Naimisharanya.
		Naimisaranya: A more recent work the Ain I Akbari describes Nimkhar as a large fort and a religious resort with the Bhramavartakundh tank with a strong ccurrent, which ejects anything that is thrown into it.
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