Kurma Purana
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A Purana told by Vishnu in his tortoise avatar, Kurma. It contains the Ishvara Gita, a philosophical dialogue of Shiva.
| Tradition | Hindu (Vaishnava and Shaiva) |
|---|---|
| Type | Purana |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | Composed in layers over many centuries (scholarly estimate) |
| Composed or compiled by | Traditionally attributed to Vyasa |
What it contains
- Kurma's role in the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan).
- Cosmology and genealogies.
- The Ishvara Gita, Shiva's teaching on yoga and knowledge.
- Duties of the varnas and stages of life.
Significance
It brings together Vaishnava and Shaiva devotion within one text.