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EAP1320/1/49
- Record Id:
- 040-004318767
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-004318718
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100160187424.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP1320/1/49
- Title:
- viṣṇū purāna
- Scope & Content:
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Plain wooden covers in both side of this book. This file contains a printed book on viṣṇū purāna. viṣṇū purāna is an ancient and medieval text of hindhuism. The name of the book is printed in the first page . The second page of this book is a picture of Lord viṣṇū.
Extent: Complete bundle of 382 pages.
Condition of original material: Good condition.
Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number.
MRPC reference: EAP1320/MRPCKP 51.
This manuscript contains the following 6 texts:
EAP1320/1/49/1: viṣṇū purāna prathmaṃśa [viṣṇūpurāna prathmaṃśa] - Images 3-100
In this chapter dealing with the cosmology, the creation, maintenance and destruction of the universe. In this text Hindu god viṣṇū is presented as the central element of this cosmology. Extent: Complete bundle of 49 pages. Condition of original material: Good condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320/MRPCKP 51.a.
EAP1320/1/49/2: viṣṇūpurāna dvitiyaṃśa - Images 101-156
In this chapter discussed about the earth especially the seven ocean and seven continents. Extent: Complete bundle of 28 pages. Condition of original material: Good condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320/MRPCKP 51.b.
EAP1320/1/49/3: viṣṇūpurāna trtiyāṃśa - Images 156-206
In this chapter discussed about Manvantaras, Manus and their sons; Vyasa and division of the Vedas; the four varnas and the asramas: on sraddha (obsequious rites) in detail. Extent: Complete bundle of 25 pages. Condition of original material: Good condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320/MRPCKP 51.c.
EAP1320/1/49/4: viṣṇūpurāna caturthaṃśa - Images 207-260
In this chapter discussed about Hindu god lord brahma followed by solar and lunar dynasties. There is a story of Sri Rama descriptions of Somavamsa, Yaduvamsa and Kuruvamsa also. Extent: Complete bundle of 27 page. Condition of original material: Good condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320/MRPCKP 51.d.
EAP1320/1/49/5: viṣṇūpurāna pacamaṃśa - Images 261-344
In this chapter begins with the story of Krishna's Birth, His Childhood Pranks And Plays, His Exploits, His Purpose Of Ending The Tyranny Of Demon-Tyrant King Of Mathura, Named Kans. Extent: Complete bundle of 42 page. Condition of original material: Good condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320/MRPCKP 51.e.
EAP1320/1/49/6: viṣṇūpurāna ṣaṣaṭhaṃśa - Images 345-380
In this chapter discusses Yoga and meditation, as a means to Vishnu devotion. Interesting and long description of the behaviour of the people in the Kaliyuga; greatness of the Kaliyuga since worship and singing the glories of Lord Krsna are enough to attain liberation; description of pralaya or dissolution of the world; eulogy of this purana. Extent: Complete bundle of 18 page. Condition of original material: Good condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320/MRPCKP 51.f.
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Manuscripts Belonging to 16th to 20th Century of Central Kerala
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-004318718
040-004318767 - Is part of:
- EAP1320/1 : Manuscripts conserved by Sankaran Bhattathirippad
EAP1320/1/49 : viṣṇū purāna - Hierarchy:
- 032-004318718[0049]/040-004318767
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP1320/1
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 382 TIFF images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP1320-1-49
- Thumbnail:
-
- Languages:
- Sanskrit
- Scripts:
- Devanagari
- Start Date:
- 1800
- End Date:
- 1899
- Date Range:
- 19th century
- Era:
- CE
- Place of Origin:
- India
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Access is for research purposes only. CC BY-NC.
- Former External References:
- EAP1320/MRPCKP 51
- Arrangement:
- Material arranged by its page number
- Information About Copies:
- Digital copies are also held by: Manuscript research and preseervation center Irinjalakuda, Thrissur
- Information About Originals:
- The original material is located in Kunnathur Padijaredathmana, Cherppu, Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)