Essence of Vishnu Purana

One of the major eighteen Mahapuranas

Kamakoti.org presents the Essence of Vishnu Purana in English, condensed and commented by Sri V.D.N. Rao, devotee of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and Retired Official of the Government of India.

The Vishnu Purana is one of the major eighteen Puranas. This compilation is part of the extensive series of Puranas featured on kamakoti.org. You can click here to access the complete list of Puranas.

The author can be contacted at raovdn@gmail.com.

📚 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Invocation Chapter 2 Vishnu Mahima, Kalpa Srishti, Tatwas and Brahma- Vishnu- Shiva Swarupa Chapter 3 Concept of Time, Brahma Srishti and Lakshmi-Vishnu’s ‘Avinaabhavata’ (Affinity) Chapter 4 Samudra Mathana, Emergence of Lakshmi and Amrita ( Vishnu and Lakshmi Stutis) Chapter 5 ‘Dhruvopaakhyana’ Chapter 6 Prahlada Charitra- Nrisimhaavataara Chapter 7 Jagat Vyavastha (Planning of Universe) and Vishnu Vibhuti (All- Pervasiveness) (Vishnu Maha Stuti included) Chapter 8 Brief on Bhugola, Pataala and Narakaas (Ananta Deva Stuti included) Chapter 9 ‘Bhurbhuvassuwaadi’ Lokaas, Surya, Sishumara Chakra and Navagrahas Chapter 10 Veda Vriksha, Veda Vyasaas, Veda Vibhajana, Vedangaas and Puranas Chapter 11 Yama Gita- A Perfect Endorsement of Vishnu Bhakti Chapter 12 Chaturvarna - Chaturaashrama Dharmaas Chapter 13 Shraadha Prashamsa, Vivarana and Vidhi Chapter 14 Raja Vamsha Vivarana-Description of Surya and Chandra Dynasities Chapter 15 Chandra Deva and Chandra Vamsha Chapter 16 Shri Krishna Charitra: His birth, Miracles, account of his progeny and Niryana Chapter 17 Tapatriayas and Paramartha Swarupa Chapter 18 Vishnu Purana ‘Mahatmya’ and ‘Upasamhara’ (Significance and Winding-up)