Mârkandeya Purâna, Books VII and VIII by B. Hale Wortham
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About this eBook
| Translator | Wortham, B. Hale |
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| Title | Mârkandeya Purâna, Books VII and VIII |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Mârkandeya Purâna, Books VII and VIII" by B. Hale Wortham is a translation of classic Hindu scripture likely written during the late 19th century. This text is part of the Mârkandeya Purâna, one of the eighteen Mahâpurâṇas, which are ancient religious and cultural texts of Hinduism. The likely topic of this book revolves around the themes of duty, righteousness, and the trials of its central character, King Hariçchandra, who exemplifies virtue facing severe tests. In these books, the story unfolds with King Hariçchandra facing a series of tribulations due to a curse from the sage Viśvāmitra. Initially a virtuous ruler, Hariçchandra is forced to give up his kingdom, wealth, and even sell his wife and son into servitude to fulfill his promise to the sage. Despite his hardships, including living as a lowly Chaṇḍāla and enduring endless suffering, Hariçchandra’s commitment to truth and righteousness never wavers. Ultimately, after enduring tremendous trials and displaying unparalleled integrity, he is rewarded by the gods, leading to his reunion with his family and ascendance to heaven, showing that steadfast adherence to virtue brings ultimate liberation and joy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Hindu mythology |
| Subject | Hinduism -- Sacred books |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7169 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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