Rivers in Ancient India (study)

by Archana Sarma | 2019 | 49,356 words

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This page relates ‘Rivers in the Puranic Literature’ of the study on the rivers in ancient India as reflected in the Vedic and Puranic texts. These pages dicsusses the elements of nature and the importance of rivers (Nadi) in Vedic and Puranic society. Distinctive traits of rivers are investigated from descriptions found in the Vedas (Samhitas), Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads and Puranas. The research is concluded by showing changing trends of rivers from ancient to modern times.

Chapter 5 - Rivers in the Purāṇic Literature

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Introduction (changing pattern of the rivers)

Introduction to Purāṇa Literature

1. Meaning of the term Purāṇa

2. The rivers in the Purāṇic Literature

3a. Sarasvatī in the Purāṇic Literature (Introduction)

3b. The Origin of Sarasvatī as a river

3c. The sacred aspect of the river Sarasvatī

3d. The Image of Sarasvatī

3e. Some epithets of the Sarasvatī

4a. Sarasvatī’s relation with Brahmā

4b. Sarasvatī’s relation with Viṣṇu

4c. Sarasvatī’s relation with Manu

4d. Sarasvatī’s relation with Sārasvata

5a. The river Gaṅgā in the Purāṇas (Introduction)

5b. Greatness of Gaṅgā

5c. Image of Gaṅgā

5d. Gaṅgā as Śiva’s consort

5e. Bhāgīratha brought down Gaṅgā on earth

6. The river Narmadā in the Purāṇas

7. The river Sindhu in the Purāṇas

8. The river Gomatī in the Purāṇas

9. The river Yamunā in the Purāṇas

10. Various other rivers in the Purāṇas

11. Descriptions of the rivers in the Jambudvīpa

12. List of rivers as found in the Purāṇas

Last Updated: 10 October, 2022

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