Shiva Purana: Volume 3
Part of Bibek Debroy's ambitious eighteen-volume journey through the Puranas, this third instalment of the Shiva Purana sits as the fifth entry in a series dedicated to Hinduism's most revered sacred texts. Spanning twenty-four thousand shlokas, it covers the stories of creation and the rich mythological world surrounding Lord Shiva, rendered here with scholarly care and genuine precision. The accompanying introduction does useful work in contextualising the broader history and traditions of the Puranas, giving readers a firm footing before they step into the verses themselves. What makes Debroy's approach stand out is his ability to keep the translation both rigorous and readable. It's a difficult balance to strike, yet the text manages to feel accessible without sacrificing depth. Readers who have followed Debroy's earlier work (including his translations of the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, the Brahma Purana, and the Vishnu Purana) will find this volume a natural continuation of that project. For anyone with a genuine interest in classical Indian literature, this is a well-considered and worthwhile addition to the shelf.
- Author: Bibek Debroy
- Publisher: Penguin Classics
- Genre: Mythology & Folklore
- ISBN: 978-0143459712
- Pages: 814 pages