वराह पुराण

Varāha Purāṇa

The Varāha Purāṇa takes the form of a dialogue between Viṣṇu as the boar avatāra and the Earth goddess, whom he has lifted from the cosmic waters. In answer to her questions, it teaches about worship, vratas, sacred days and the duties of devotees, and includes an extended praise of Mathurā, the land of Kṛṣṇa, among other tīrthas. Studying it shows how purāṇic teaching linked devotion to everyday observance and to the sacred landscape.

What you will learn

• The Varāha avatāra and the rescue of the Earth
• Vaiṣṇava vratas and the conduct of devotees
• Mathurā and other tīrthas in the text

Lessons

1. 1Introduction to the Varāha Purāṇa🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
2. 2The boar who raised the Earth🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
3. 3The Earth's questions and Varāha's replies🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
4. 4Vratas and sacred days🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
5. 5Worship and the conduct of devotees🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
6. 6Mathurā-māhātmya and sacred places🔒 Unlocks after enrolment