Mârkandeya Purâna, Books VII and VIII by B. Hale Wortham
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Translator | Wortham, B. Hale |
|---|---|
| Title | Mârkandeya Purâna, Books VII and VIII |
| Credits |
Produced by Chetan Jain, John B. Hare, and Christopher M. Weimer. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Last Update | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 406 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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