Prithu Chakravarthi, after whom the Earth is named as Prithvi.. Story of Prithu Chakravarthi, Raja Prithu… Bhishma enquired Sage Pulastya about the mighty King Prithu upon whom the earth was named as Prithvi. Sage Pulastya replied—Anga-Prajapati was the descendant of Swayambhuva Manu and Sunitha was his wife. In course of time, Sunitha gave birth to […]
Brahma Purana
Daksha’s children | How were Gods, Demons born
Daksha’s wife was named Asikli and Asikli gave birth to five thousand sons. They were known as the Haryashvas. The Haryashvas were destined to rule over the world. But the sage Narada went to the Haryashvas and said, “How can you rule over the world if you don’t even know what the world looks like? […]
When all Rivers & Oceans arrived to anoint a King?
When all Rivers & Oceans arrived to anoint a King? The rarest event in Hindu history is mentioned in Brahma Purana… In Dhruva’s line there was a king named Anga, Anga was religious and followed the righteous path. But unfortunately, Anga’s son Vena inherited none of the good qualities of his father. Vena’s mother was […]
Brahma Purana
The Brahma Purana is one of the eighteen Puranas, and in this Purana, Lord Brahma is very much praised, and he is mentioned as a supreme god similar to Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma Purana is an ancient purana and similar to other puranas, this purana also was written by the great sage Veda Vyasa. […]
Geography of World as per Brahma Purana
Brahma Purana explains the Geography of World. As per Brahma Purana, Geography of World is divided into seven regions (Dvipas).. Having heard accounts of the solar and lunar dynasties, the sages requested Romaharshana. “Tell us a little about the geography of the world. What does the earth look like? What are its limits?” Romaharshana obliged […]