blend of the Vedanta, Samkhya and Yoga schools of Hindu Philosophy, woven in with Bhakti and some tantra themes. The second part, which comprises chapters 5–44 of the third section, the Uttarabhaga is the Lalitopakhyana (Narrative Of Lalita). It describes the Goddess Lalita (An manifestation Of Adi Parashakti) and her worship as well a discussion of Tantra. This part is written as a dialogue between Hayagriva and sage Agastya on the Goddess Lalita's emergence out of fire after which the king of gods Indra worshipped Devi (The Goddess Representing The Supreme Reality). It includes her war with the Asura Bhanda and her final triumph. The sections of this Purana include: Detailed description of creation of cosmos, discussion about the time as a dimension and details of Kalpa and Yuga. Description of certain dynasties like the houses of Bharata, Prithu, Deva, Rishi, and Agni; as well as the Vedanga and the Adi Kalpa. Aspects of religious geography, and in this context description of Jambudvipa and Bharata-varsha, and certain other locations identified as islands and landmasses like Anudvipa, Ketumaala-varsha. About 20% of the chapters are related to Lalitopakhyana, that is highlighting the goddess theology and her central importance Over 35% of the chapters in the text is Adhyatma Ramayana, an Advaita Vedanta treatise of over 65 chapters and 4,500 verses. Another 30% of the chapters approximately, or 47 chapters, are geographical Mahatmyas to various locations across India, such as those in modern Kashmir, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. Geography-related Mahatmyas are travel guides for pilgrimage, describing rivers, temples and scenes to visit. The Adhyatma Ramayana, a text consisting about 4,500 verses in 65 chapters and divided into seven Kandas. The Nasiketopkhyana, a text in 18 chapters, the Pinakinimahatmya, a text in 12 chapters, the Virajakshetramahatmya and the Kanchimahatmya, a text in 32 chapters are embedded in this Purana. See also List Of Hindu Texts Hindu Cosmology Notes References Bibliography External Links The Brahmanda Purana English Translation By G. V. Tagare [ProofRead] (Includes Glossary) Read Brahmand Puran Online In Hindi Brahmanda Purana - English Translation By G.V.Tagare - Part 1 Brahmanda Purana - English Translation By G.V.Tagare - Part 2 Brahmanda Purana - English Translation By G.V.Tagare - Part 3 Brahmanda Purana - English Translation By G.V.Tagare - Part 4 Brahmanda Purana - English Translation By G.V.Tagare - Part 5 Puranas Hindu creation myths Hindu cosmology Advaita Vedanta