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Title: A Prose English Translation of Harivamsha

Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Simmons

Summary: "A Prose English Translation of Harivamsha" by Manmatha Nath Dutt is a prose translation of a significant ancient Indian text, likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel to the epic Mahabharata, offering a comprehensive account of the lineage of Krishna, including the clans of Vrishnis and Andhakas, as well as narratives on creation and the lives of various divine beings and humans. The book emphasizes themes of devotion, morality, and the complexities of divine and human interactions, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in Hindu mythology and spirituality. The opening of the translation introduces the context and purpose of the Harivamsha, beginning with a conversation between Sounaka and Souti, where Sounaka requests a detailed account of the Vrishni and Andhaka families, which were not fully covered in the Mahabharata. As Souti prepares to recount their stories, the text outlines the creation process and the roles of divine entities like Brahma and Vishnu. The narrative elaborates on the history of significant figures such as Daksha and Prithu, detailing their contributions to the world and the establishment of order among various beings. This introductory section effectively sets the stage for the detailed genealogies and cosmic events that unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Dutt, Manmatha Nath

EBook No.: 61937

Published: Apr 25, 2020

Downloads: 1076

Language: English

Subject: Mahabharata. Harivamsa -- Adaptations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A Prose English Translation of Harivamsha

Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Simmons

Summary: "A Prose English Translation of Harivamsha" by Manmatha Nath Dutt is a prose translation of a significant ancient Indian text, likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel to the epic Mahabharata, offering a comprehensive account of the lineage of Krishna, including the clans of Vrishnis and Andhakas, as well as narratives on creation and the lives of various divine beings and humans. The book emphasizes themes of devotion, morality, and the complexities of divine and human interactions, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in Hindu mythology and spirituality. The opening of the translation introduces the context and purpose of the Harivamsha, beginning with a conversation between Sounaka and Souti, where Sounaka requests a detailed account of the Vrishni and Andhaka families, which were not fully covered in the Mahabharata. As Souti prepares to recount their stories, the text outlines the creation process and the roles of divine entities like Brahma and Vishnu. The narrative elaborates on the history of significant figures such as Daksha and Prithu, detailing their contributions to the world and the establishment of order among various beings. This introductory section effectively sets the stage for the detailed genealogies and cosmic events that unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Dutt, Manmatha Nath

EBook No.: 61937

Published: Apr 25, 2020

Downloads: 1076

Language: English

Subject: Mahabharata. Harivamsa -- Adaptations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.