Brahmavaivarta Purana
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A Purana in which Krishna is the supreme being and Radha his divine energy. It also honours goddesses and Ganesha.
| Tradition | Hindu (Vaishnava) |
|---|---|
| Type | Purana |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | Present form relatively late, c. 2nd millennium CE (scholarly estimate) |
| Composed or compiled by | Traditionally attributed to Vyasa |
What it contains
- Four books (khandas): Brahma, Prakriti, Ganesha and Krishna-janma.
- Krishna as the source of creation.
- Radha as Krishna's divine power.
- Goddesses such as Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Savitri (Prakriti Khanda).
Significance
It is important for the Radha-Krishna devotion of Bengal, Braj and other regions.