The Viṣṇu Purāṇa

Ancient Annals of the God with Lotus Eyes

Translated from the Sanskrit by McComas Taylor

For my grandchildren

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ISBN (print): 9781760464400

ISBN (online): 9781760464417

WorldCat (print): 1247155624

WorldCat (online): 1247154847

DOI: 10.22459/VP.2021

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Cover image: Vishnu Reclining on Ananta. From Sage Markandeya’s Ashram and the Milky Ocean, c. 1780–1790. Mehrangarh Museum Trust.

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