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'''Brahma Vaivarta Purana''', one of the major eighteen [[Puranas]], a [[Hindu]] religious text, is divided into four parts. First part describes the creation of the universe and all beings, the second part relates to description and histories of different [[Hindu Goddess|goddesses]]. The third part is mostly devoted to life and deeds of [[Ganesha]], and the last part details the life and deeds of [[Krishna]]. |
'''Brahma Vaivarta Purana''', one of the major eighteen [[Puranas]], a [[Hindu]] religious text, is divided into four parts. First part describes the creation of the universe and all beings, the second part relates to description and histories of different [[Hindu Goddess|goddesses]]. The third part is mostly devoted to life and deeds of [[Ganesha]], and the last part details the life and deeds of [[Krishna]]. |
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==Krishna and creation of the universe== |
==Krishna and creation of the universe== |
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Brahma Vaivarta Purana declares Krishna to be the supreme [[God]] (para-[[Brahman]]) who lives in [[Goloka]] and who with Rasesvari ([[Radha]]) has created this universe. All [[Vedas]] and related scriptures mention the para-Brahman to be the supreme God but this Purana specifies that this supreme god is Krishna. He created the trinity of [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]] and [[Shiva]] whose responsibility is the creation, preservation and destruction of universe respectively. |
Brahma Vaivarta Purana declares Krishna to be the supreme [[God]]<ref>Brahma Vaivarta Purāṇa 4.4.64, 4.5.94,100,105</ref>,<ref>Kṛṣṇa called ''paripūrṇatama'': 4.1.8, 4.9.13, 4.13.56,79, 4.20.16, 4.21.181,202, 4.22.45, 4.53.51, 4.69.22, 4.70.49</ref>(para-[[Brahman]]) who lives in [[Goloka]]<ref>ibid. 4.4.*, 4.13.49, etc.</ref> and who with Rasesvari ([[Radha]])<ref>ibid. 4.13.88-112, etc.</ref> has created this universe. All [[Vedas]] and related scriptures mention the para-Brahman to be the supreme God but this Purana specifies that this supreme god is Krishna. He created the trinity of [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]] and [[Shiva]]<ref>ibid. 4.9.9, 4.13.49, 4.29.43-46, 4.53.52, 4.67.58,63, 4.70.62</ref> whose responsibility is the creation, preservation and destruction of universe respectively. |
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==Further reading== |
==Further reading== |
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*Mani, Vettam. ''Puranic Encyclopedia''. 1st English ed. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1975. |
*Mani, Vettam. ''Puranic Encyclopedia''. 1st English ed. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1975. |
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== Notes == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Brahma Vaivarta Purana, one of the major eighteen Puranas, a Hindu religious text, is divided into four parts. First part describes the creation of the universe and all beings, the second part relates to description and histories of different goddesses. The third part is mostly devoted to life and deeds of Ganesha, and the last part details the life and deeds of Krishna.
Krishna and creation of the universe
Brahma Vaivarta Purana declares Krishna to be the supreme God[1],[2](para-Brahman) who lives in Goloka[3] and who with Rasesvari (Radha)[4] has created this universe. All Vedas and related scriptures mention the para-Brahman to be the supreme God but this Purana specifies that this supreme god is Krishna. He created the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva[5] whose responsibility is the creation, preservation and destruction of universe respectively.
Further reading
- Mani, Vettam. Puranic Encyclopedia. 1st English ed. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1975.
Notes
External links
- http://www.astrojyoti.com/BrahmaVaivartaPurana.htm Astrojyoti.com - Good commentary on the Brahma Vaivarta Purana
- Brahma Vaivarta Purana on Kali yuga
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