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Brahma Purana Vol. 1 invites readers to explore India's rich heritage through the thoughtful writing of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, penned during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort from 1942 to 1945. This volume blends history, culture, and philosophy to trace India's journey from the Indus Valley Civilization to the struggle for independence. Aimed at history enthusiasts, students, and curious readers, the tone is reflective, informative, and hopeful, inviting you to understand how India's past shapes its present and future.
Structured as a synthesis rather than a polemic, the book pairs rigorous analysis with Nehru's personal reflections. You'll find the narrative moving through civilizations, religions, and ideas, presented in a readable, accessible voice that honors complexity without overwhelming the reader. The experience feels like a guided exploration: clear, measured, and inviting curiosity. The content is presented through historical narrative interwoven with interpretive insights that encourage readers to consider how history is constructed and how it informs ideas of justice, identity, and national character.
It blends archival research with evocative description and broad context, offering a steady, thoughtful pace that makes big ideas approachable. Whether you approach it as a scholarly work or a literary journey, the book rewards patient reading with connections between culture, religion, and social change that illuminate India's ongoing search for justice and identity.
Reading Brahma Purana Vol. 1 equips readers with a nuanced understanding of India's past and its enduring quest for justice and identity. It leaves you inspired, more thoughtful, and better prepared to engage with India's rich heritage in the present day.
Product Details
Author
Bibek Debroy
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
564
Language
English
SKU
9780143454892
ISBN
9780143454892
Dimensions
12.9 x 3.56 x 19.81 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 594
15% Off
Bibek Debroy Has An Interest In Indology And Sanskrit. He Is Known For His Unabridged Translations Of Itihasa Purana Texts From Sanskrit To English—The Bhagavat Gita, The Mahabharata, The Hari Vamsha, The Valmiki Ramayana, The Bhagavata Purana, The Markandeya Purana, The Brahma Purana, The Vishnu Purana And The Shiva Purana. A Translation Of The Brahmanda Purana Is Awaiting Publication. The Word Count Of Translations Already Completed Amounts To Five Million, And In 2019, He Featured In Theimca Book Of Records As The ‘Most Prolific Translator’. He Has Been Conferred With The Padmashri And The Title Of ‘Vachaspati’. Other Than Translations, He Is The Author Of The Much-Acclaimed The Bhagavad Gita For Millennials And Devi For Millennials, And Has Edited, Along With Anuradha Goyal, The Book Navaratri: When Devi Comes Home. We Believe In The Power Of Discovery. That'S Why We Create Books For Everyone That Explore Ideas And Nurture Curiosity About The World We Live In. From First Words To The Big Bang, From The Wonders Of Nature To City Adventures, You Will Find Expert Knowledge, Hours Of Fun And Endless Inspiration In The Pages Of Our Books. Www.Dk.Com Biography: Bibek Debroy Is A Renowned Economist, Scholar And Translator. He Has Worked In Universities, Research Institutes, Industry And For The Government. He Has Widely Published Books, Papers And Articles On Economics. As A Translator, He Is Best Known For His Magnificent Rendition Of The Mahabharata In Ten Volumes As Well As The Three-Volume Valmiki Ramayana-Both Of Which Have Been Published To Wide Acclaim By Penguin Classics. He Is Also The Author Of Sarama And Her Children, Which Splices His Interest In Hinduism With His Love For Dogs.