INTRODUCTION, TEXT, VISHNU CHITTYATMAPRAKASHAKHYA SHREEDHARI VYAKHYA TATHA SHLOKA INDEX ) DR. R N SHARMA
 
One of the most studied and circulated Puranas, it also contains genealogical details of various dynasties. Better preserved after the 17th century, but exists in inconsistent versions, more ancient pre-15th century versions are very different from modern versions, with some versions discussing Buddhism and Jainism. Some chapters likely composed in Kashmir and Punjab region of South Asia. A Vaishnavism text, focused on Vishnu