We often assume that a Purana is a Sanskrit text that is known across India. That is not true. Take, for example, the Lakshmi Purana, which Balaram Das wrote in Oriya in the 15th century. It speaks of ...
In the vast tapestry of Hindu philosophy, Goddess Lakshmi stands as the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Yet, one of her most intriguing attributes is her transient nature, she is ...