विष्णुपुराणम् - प्रथमः अंशः (आङ्ग्लभाषया विस्तृतं विवरणम्)
Vishnu Purana - Section 1 (English Explanation)
The Vishnu-Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapurana-s, and it primarily focuses on the teachings about Bhagavan Vishnu. The Vishnu-Purana was imparted by the revered sage Parashara to his disciple Maitreya. The text is believed to have been composed between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE, and it consists of six parts, or amsha-s, each of which contains several chapters. This course will serve as a valuable resource for students attempting the 5th Level of Chittoor Sabha Exams. In these pre-recorded videos, Smt. Visalakshi Sankaran provides an explanation of the shloka-s from Amsha-1 of the Vishnu-Purana.
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What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
- Verse-by-verse understanding of the shloka-s from Amsha-1 of the Vishnu-Purana.
- Appreciation of advanced poetic and linguistic aspects of Sanskrit literature.
- Gain a deeper understanding of devotion to Vishnu while improving sanskrit vocabulary, grammar, and poetic expression beyond translation
- This course will serve as a valuable resource for students attempting the 5th Level of Chittoor Sabha Exams
What are the materials/support you get?
- About 82 Pre-recorded videos which you can access anytime, from any device.
- Doubt clarifications through email.
What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
- Good knowledge of Sanskrit language and grammar, at the level of Chittoor – Samartha / Samskrita Bharati – Kovida.
- Ability to understand simple spoken English.
- A background in Vedanta, Vyakarana and other shastras would be helpful in appreciating the subtle points mentioned during the classes.
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The Vishnu-Purana is a revered Hindu scripture, recognized as one of the eighteen Mahapurana-s. It consists of approximately 7,000 verses and is traditionally structured into six sections, called Amsha-s, each encompassing multiple chapters.
The text primarily focuses on Bhagavan Vishnu, detailing his various avatars, cosmology, and teachings. It also encompasses discussions on creation, preservation, and destruction, aligning with the cyclical nature of the universe in Hindu philosophy. Additionally, the Vishnu-Purana addresses aspects of dharma (duty/righteousness), the four stages of life (ashrama-s), and the genealogies of gods, sages, and kings.
The Vishnu-Purana, was imparted by the sage Parashara to his disciple Maitreya. The Vishnu-Purana is revered for its comprehensive portrayal of Bhagavan Vishnu's attributes and his role in the cosmic order, making it a foundational text in Vaishnavism, the tradition dedicated to the worship of Vishnu.
In the first Amsha of Vishnu-Purana , there are 22 Adhyaya-s and in this first Amsha there are around 1400 verses. (Geeta press Edition)
It opens with sage Parāśara praising Nārāyaṇa as the single, all‑pervading reality and promising to outline creation, sustenance and dissolution. It lays out the Purāṇic picture of the universe (space, time and geography), and finishes with royal line‑lists that carry history from Manu. Then it explains, step by step, how the world is created—starting from very subtle elements like mind and energy, and then moving on to things we can see, like the earth, oceans, planets, stars, and living beings. It talks about how time flows like kalpa, manvantara, yuga cycles, how many worlds there are, what the universe looks like, and who ruled the earth through ancient dynasties.
The First Amsha gives the basic ideas, map of the universe, timeline, and list of ancient kings, which prepare the ground for the later parts of the book that will tell the stories of Vishnu’s avatar-s and teach about dharma.
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