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The Markandeya Purana This shortest of the Puranas is a question answer session in which four learned birds resolve the doubts arising in sage Jaimini's mind. markandeya • purana • jaimini • manvantaras • mahayuga
Jaimini and the Birds Jaimini is advised to consult four birds who are well versed in the scriptures. The article traces how these birds acquired this learning. The wisdom imparted by these birds has been passed down to us in the Markandeya Purana. markandeya purana • jaimini • vyasa • mahabharata • markandeya
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