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Pandit Shree Bulu Maharaj shares authentic astrological calculations, sacred scriptures, and spiritual guidance in the true spirit of Nishkama Seva. In spiritual humility, Maharaj welcomes open philosophical inquiry, accepts whenever corrections are needed, and actively embraces progressive refinements to traditional Jyotish and calendar systems in light of proven astronomical reality.

Padma Purana

पद्म पुराण
Classification: Sattvika Purana Primary Deity: Lord Vishnu Shlokas: 55,000 Structure: 5 Khandas: Srishti, Bhumi, Svarga, Patala, Uttara

✦ Major Sections & Khanda Architecture

Srishti Khanda

Cosmic creation from the lotus emerging from Vishnu's navel, glory of Pushkar Tirtha, and Gayatri Mahatmya.

Bhumi Khanda

Earthly geography, ethical duties towards parents, and stories of ancient devotees.

Svarga Khanda

Celestial realms, merit of righteous deeds, and sacred Himalayan shrines.

Patala Khanda

The netherworlds, the subterranean horse sacrifice of Lord Rama, and eternal Krishna pastimes.

Uttara Khanda (Largest)

Glory of Bhagavad Gita chapters (Gita Mahatmya), Vishnu Sahasranama, Tulasi worship, and Ekadashi vrata procedures.

✦ Core Themes & Teachings

The cosmic lotus origin of creation, glory of Bhagavad Gita chapters, Ekadashi vrata mahatmya.

✦ Famous Legends & Narratives

Shakuntala-Dushyanta ancient account, Radha-Krishna eternal pastimes, significance of Tulasi and Salagrama.

✦ Celebrated Shlokas & Transcendental Mantras

गीता मे हृदयं पार्थ गीता मे सारमुत्तमम् । गीता मे ज्ञानमत्युग्रं गीता मे ज्ञानमव्ययम् ॥
gītā me hṛdayaṁ pārtha gītā me sāram uttamam | gītā me jñānam atyugraṁ gītā me jñānam avyayam ||
Translation: Lord Krishna declares: "The Gita is My very heart, O Arjuna; the Gita is My supreme essence; the Gita is My profound, imperishable spiritual wisdom."

🏛️ Odisha & Jagannath Sanatana Heritage Connection

The Padma Purana's Gita Mahatmya is chanted in Odia households during Kartik month when Habisha and Radha Damodara Vrata are observed in Puri.

✦ Spiritual Essence & Philosophical Message

One of the largest Puranas, synthesizing devotional Vaishnavism with deep ethical conduct and sacred river worship.

📿 Sadhana & Remedial Benefits: Grants wish-fulfillment through sacred river baths, removes planetary doshas through Tulasi worship, and blesses peaceful passing.

Explore All 18 Maha Puranas

Delve into the complete encyclopedic corpus of Sage Veda Vyasa.

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