About Bhavishya Purana
Bhavishya Purana is an ancient Hindu scripture that deals with prophecies and predictions about the future.
- Bhavishya Purana is considered one of the most sacred and authoritative texts on Hindu astrology and prophecy.
- It is believed to have been written by the sage Vyasa, who is also credited with writing the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
- The text is divided into 18 books, each dealing with a different aspect of Hindu cosmology and prophecy.
History of Bhavishya Purana
The exact date of composition of Bhavishya Purana is unknown, but it is believed to have been written sometime between the 4th and 6th centuries CE.
- Bhavishya Purana is considered to be a later text than the Vedas and the Upanishads, but earlier than the Puranas such as the Markandeya Purana and the Garuda Purana.
- The text was likely written during the Gupta period, which was a golden age of Hindu culture and learning.
- Many of the stories and prophecies contained in Bhavishya Purana are believed to have been passed down orally before being written down.
Significance of Bhavishya Purana
Bhavishya Purana is considered to be a highly significant text in Hinduism, as it provides insights into the nature of time and the future.
- Bhavishya Purana is often consulted by Hindu scholars and astrologers for guidance on important life decisions and for predicting future events.
- The text is also believed to contain prophecies about the end of the Kali Yuga, a period of time believed to be ending in our current era.
- Bhavishya Purana is considered to be a key text in the study of Hindu astrology and the interpretation of omens and portents.