Vishnu

 

Essence Of
Vishnu Purana

Kamakoti.org presents the Essence of Vishnu Purana in English, condensed by Sri. V.D.N.Rao, devotee of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and retired official of the Government of India. Vishnu Purana is one of the major eighteen Puranas.
This is part of the series of Puranas being featured on kamakoti.org. Click here for the complete list and to access the puranas.

The author can be contacted at raovdn@gmail.com

Index

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