कूर्म पुराण

Kūrma Purāṇa

The Kūrma Purāṇa is narrated by Viṣṇu in his tortoise avatāra, who supported Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean. Though Vaiṣṇava in frame, much of it honours Śiva, and it is notable for presenting Viṣṇu and Śiva as one. It covers creation, cosmology, dynasties and dharma, and its later part contains the Īśvara Gītā, a philosophical dialogue in which Śiva teaches the sages about the Self, yoga and devotion, echoing the Bhagavad Gītā.

What you will learn

• The tortoise avatāra and the churning of the ocean
• How the text harmonises Viṣṇu and Śiva
• The teachings of the Īśvara Gītā

Lessons

1. 1Introduction to the Kūrma Purāṇa🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
2. 2The tortoise and the churning ocean🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
3. 3Creation, worlds and dynasties🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
4. 4Viṣṇu and Śiva as one🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
5. 5Dharma, āśramas and duties🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
6. 6The Īśvara Gītā: Self and yoga🔒 Unlocks after enrolment