Purana in A Sentence

    1

    It will become evident to any student of the romantic myths that they consist of different arrange 3 See also Vishnu Purana, i.

    2

    Of still later date are the popular developments of the modern cult of Krishna associated with Radha, as found in the Vishnu Purana.

    3

    Strange to say, however, no mention is as yet made by any of these works of Krishna's favourite Radha; it is only in another Purana - though scarcely deserving that designation - that she makes her appearance, viz.

    4

    The Vishnu Purana says, "The house-holder is to remain at eventide in his courtyard as long as it takes to milk a cow, or longer if he pleases, to await the arrival of a guest."