About the Book:
According to Yaska, an innovative thing, irrespective of being old, is called Purana. Besides the eighteen Maha-Puranas, there is another set of the Puranas known as upa-Puranas, which are more sectarian in nature. They are comparatively later in date, having as well some historical background.
Nrsimha Purana occupies an important place among the upa-Puranas, and like other Puranas, this is also considered to be compiled by Vyasa. On the contrary, every Purana dwells at length on one or more particular subjects and, in some, five primary topics: (1) Primary creation or cosmogony (2) Secondary creation (3) genealogy of gods and patriarchs (4) reigns of the Manus (5) history of the solar and lunar dynasties. Narasimha Purana also depicts these five topics, viz. It contains various episodes of the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, especially the incarnation of Lord Rama. There are sixty-five chapters, which describe all topics related to the Purana. It describes the story of Rishi Markandeya's victory over death and Yamagita. The form of devotion, definition of a true devotee, and the character of devotees like Dhruva have been described in this Purana. Despite being small, it is pregnant with meaning.
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