Puranas - Drums of Atlantis

Hinduism

Ad-ima and Heva

Various texts, including the Puranas, provide different versions of creation, often involving divine beings and complex cosmogonies.

In Hinduism, there are multiple theories regarding creation, as different Puranas provide various accounts of how the world and humans came into existence.

One equivalent to the biblical Adam and Eve in Hindu mythology is found in the Brahma Purana.

This narrative is supported by several other Puranas, which also describe Manu and Shatarupa as the first humans.

For example, the Padma Purana explains that Manu and Shatarupa were among the first males and females created by Lord Rudra from his half-female form (Ardhanarishvara) upon Lord Brahma's request.

Vishnu

Prominence in Scriptures: Vishnu is prominently featured in various Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas, Puranas, and epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Nu

Prominence in Scriptures: Vishnu is prominently featured in various Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas, Puranas, and epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Atlantean Wars

Bhagavata Purana: Includes accounts of advanced weaponry and aerial vehicles used by Krishna and his enemies.

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Ila

In the Linga Purana and the Mahabharata, Ila is initially a daughter who is transformed into a male, Sudyumma, by the deities Mitra and Varuna.

In the Matsya Purana, Ila is disinherited due to the gender changes, and the kingdom is passed to Pururavas.

The tale of Ila's transformations is told in the Puranas, the Ramayana, and the Mahabharata, highlighting the complex interplay of gender and divine intervention in Hindu mythology.

Cycles

Four Yugas

Genealogies of Kings: The Puranas provide detailed genealogies of various dynasties, including:

Vishnu Purana: Contains detailed genealogies of the Solar and Lunar dynasties.

Bhagavata Purana: Focuses on the deeds of Krishna and the lineage of kings in the Yadu dynasty.

Matsya Purana: Includes descriptions of various dynasties and notable kings.

Brahmanda Purana: Provides extensive genealogies and descriptions of ancient kingdoms.

Hinduism

The Hindu Puranic King List

The Hindu Puranic King Lists are found in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu scriptures written in Sanskrit.

The Puranas contain a wealth of information, including cosmology, mythology, legends, and genealogies of gods, sages, and kings.

The Puranas provide detailed genealogies of various dynasties, including:

The Puranas often emphasize the divine right of kings and the importance of dharma (righteousness).

Vishnu Purana: Contains detailed genealogies of the Solar and Lunar dynasties.

Bhagavata Purana: Focuses on the deeds of Krishna and the lineage of kings in the Yadu dynasty.

Matsya Purana: Includes descriptions of various dynasties and notable kings.

Brahmanda Purana: Provides extensive genealogies and descriptions of ancient kingdoms.

Ignatius Donnelly

The Civilisation of Atlantis

Allusions to these may be found in the conflicts related in the great epics and Puranas of the Hindus.

Tibetan Buddhism

The creation story in Tibetan Buddhism

In Hindu mythology, the "Samudra Manthan" is a significant event described in ancient scriptures such as the Bhagavata Purana, the Mahabharata, and the Vishnu Purana.

The forbidden fruit

The most well-known story involving Amrita is the "Samudra Manthan" or the churning of the ocean of milk, which is detailed in various Hindu texts such as the Puranas.

The Pre-Adamites

Hindu scriptures like the Puranas describe cycles of creation, with each cycle having its own manifestations of life, including humans, gods, and other beings.

Hinduism

Vaivasvata Manu

The story of Vaivasvata Manu and the great flood is an ancient narrative found in Hindu mythology, specifically within the texts like the "Satapatha Brahmana" and the "Matsya Purana".

The Puranas do not always provide names for the daughters of Manu.

Hinduism

Padma Purana

The creation story in the Padma Purana generally follows the cosmological model common to Hinduism, involving cycles of creation, preservation, and dissolution.

The Padma Purana may also contain details about the creation of the deities, celestial beings, and the first humans.

In many Puranic accounts, including potential stories within the Padma Purana, the first humans are not created randomly but are the result of a deliberate act by a higher cosmic force.

The Puranas may describe the mixing of different elements, symbolic rituals, or divine breath as part of the process.

Progenitors and GenealogyThe Puranas often present genealogies tracing the origin of human beings to specific divine progenitors or ancestors.

Dharma and DutiesAlongside the creation of humans, the Puranas typically emphasize the concept of dharma (righteous duty) and the responsibilities of human beings in maintaining the balance of the universe.

The Puranas often present genealogies tracing the origin of human beings to specific divine progenitors or ancestors.

Svayambhuva Manu and ShatarupaSvayambhuva Manu is another Manu mentioned in the Puranas, and his wife Shatarupa is considered the mother of humanity.

Kardama and DevahutiIn the Bhagavata Purana, Kardama is a Prajapati, and his wife Devahuti is the daughter of Manu Svayambhuva.

The stories of Noah in the Abrahamic traditions (as found in the Bible) and Vaivasvata Manu in Hindu traditions (as found in the Puranas) share several similarities, indicating common themes of a global flood and the survival of humanity through divine intervention.

The Puranas do not always provide names for the daughters of Manu.

Several characteristics are attributed to Kali Yuga in various Hindu scriptures, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata.

Battle between Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons): The Puranas describe frequent conflicts between the Devas and Asuras, who are celestial beings with divine or demonic qualities, respectively.

Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati): This sacred text, found in the Markandeya Purana, narrates the story of the goddess Durga's battles against the demon Mahishasura.