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The Vishnu Purana is one of the most treasured scriptures of ancient India. It tells the story of creation, the nature of the universe, the cycles of time, and the many ways in which Lord Vishnu protects the world. Through myths, histories, and teachings, this Purana explains how divine power works in everyday life and how goodness is preserved across ages.

This edition brings together the original work attributed to Sage Vyasa with the classic translation and commentary of H.H. Wilson, one of the earliest scholars to present these traditions to a global audience. It offers a clear view of India s spiritual heritage, blending storytelling with reflection in a way that is easy to follow.

Readers will discover accounts of Vishnu s incarnations, ancient kings and sages, cosmic battles, and the unfolding of the world from age to age. More than a religious text, The Vishnu Purana is a guide to understanding duty, balance, and the deeper rhythms of the universe.

Whether you are a student of history, a seeker of wisdom, or a reader of timeless stories, this book is a doorway into one of the foundational works of Indian thought.

About the Author

Horace Hayman Wilson (1786 1860) was a pioneering British Sanskrit scholar, Indologist, and the first Boden Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Oxford. A leading figure in early Western scholarship on India, he produced the first substantial English translation of The Vishnu Purana, published in 1840, introducing the text to the English-speaking world with extensive notes and commentary. Wilson previously served as Secretary of the Asiatic Society in Calcutta and authored an influential Sanskrit English dictionary along with numerous works on Indian history, culture, and literature. His translation of The Vishnu Purana remains a landmark contribution to the study of Hindu sacred texts.
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  • ISBN: 9789363956933
  • Author: Horace Hayman Wilson
  • Publisher: Om Books
  • Pages: 876
  • Format: Paperback
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The Vishnu Purana is one of the most treasured scriptures of ancient India. It tells the story of creation, the nature of the universe, the cycles of time, and the many ways in which Lord Vishnu protects the world. Through myths, histories, and teachings, this Purana explains how divine power works in everyday life and how goodness is preserved across ages.

This edition brings together the original work attributed to Sage Vyasa with the classic translation and commentary of H.H. Wilson, one of the earliest scholars to present these traditions to a global audience. It offers a clear view of India s spiritual heritage, blending storytelling with reflection in a way that is easy to follow.

Readers will discover accounts of Vishnu s incarnations, ancient kings and sages, cosmic battles, and the unfolding of the world from age to age. More than a religious text, The Vishnu Purana is a guide to understanding duty, balance, and the deeper rhythms of the universe.

Whether you are a student of history, a seeker of wisdom, or a reader of timeless stories, this book is a doorway into one of the foundational works of Indian thought.

About the Author

Horace Hayman Wilson (1786 1860) was a pioneering British Sanskrit scholar, Indologist, and the first Boden Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Oxford. A leading figure in early Western scholarship on India, he produced the first substantial English translation of The Vishnu Purana, published in 1840, introducing the text to the English-speaking world with extensive notes and commentary. Wilson previously served as Secretary of the Asiatic Society in Calcutta and authored an influential Sanskrit English dictionary along with numerous works on Indian history, culture, and literature. His translation of The Vishnu Purana remains a landmark contribution to the study of Hindu sacred texts.

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