Series/Book Title: The 'Dispersed' Bhagavata Purana Series; also known as the 'Palam' Bhagavata Purana or 'Sa Mitharam - Sa Nana' Bhagavata Purana.

T he Bhagavata Purana, also known as the Srimad Bhagavatam, is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas in Hindu literature. Comprising 12 books (cantos) and over 18,000 verses, it is revered for its ...

Series/Book Title: The 'Dispersed' Bhagavata Purana Series; also known as the 'Palam' Bhagavata Purana or 'Sa Mitharam - Sa Nana' Bhagavata Purana.

Ancient revered texts of the Bhagavata Purana hold a plethora of wisdom and cosmic knowledge, one of the most interesting topics is mentioning seven continents called "Sapta-Dvipa." There are ...

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