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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.

Garuda Purana

गरुड पुराण
Classification: Sattvika Purana Primary Deity: Lord Vishnu & Garuda (The King of Birds) Shlokas: 19,000 Structure: Purva Khanda (Encyclopedia of Life) and Uttara / Preta Khanda (Journey of Soul)

✦ Major Sections & Khanda Architecture

Purva Khanda (Achara & Sciences)

Vishnu worship, gemology (Ratna Pariksha), Ayurveda medical sciences, planetary astrology, Vastu, ethics, and statecraft.

Uttara Khanda (Preta Kalpa)

The soul's transition at death, crossing the Vaitarani river, Yamaloka, 16 Shradhas, funeral rites, karmic consequences, and liberation.

✦ Core Themes & Teachings

Cosmic cosmology, astrology, medicine, gems (Ratna Pariksha), and the post-mortem journey of the Atman according to Karma.

✦ Famous Legends & Narratives

Dialogue between Vishnu and Garuda on how good deeds produce light while harmful acts bind the soul to painful states.

✦ Celebrated Shlokas & Transcendental Mantras

नास्ति विद्यासमं चक्षुर्नास्ति सत्यसमं तपः । नास्ति रागसमं दुःखं नास्ति त्यागसमं सुखम् ॥
nāsti vidyāsamaṁ cakṣur nāsti satyasamaṁ tapaḥ | nāsti rāgasamaṁ duḥkhaṁ nāsti tyāgasamaṁ sukham ||
Translation: There is no eye equal to knowledge, no austerity equal to truth, no sorrow equal to attachment, and no happiness equal to selfless renunciation.

🏛️ Odisha & Jagannath Sanatana Heritage Connection

Recited with solemn reverence across Odisha during the 11-day mourning period (Kriya Karma). Lord Jagannath's Shradha during Margashirsha Amavasya (Devalaya Shradha) is guided by its principles.

✦ Spiritual Essence & Philosophical Message

Offers solace and guidance during bereavement, inspiring righteous living (Dharma) with deep realization of Karma.

📿 Sadhana & Remedial Benefits: Clears ancestral Pitru Dosha, brings peace to departed ancestors, and instills fearlessness of death through knowledge of the immortal soul.

Explore All 18 Maha Puranas

Delve into the complete encyclopedic corpus of Sage Veda Vyasa.

Brahma Padma Vishnu Shiva Srimad Narada Markandeya Agni Bhavishya Brahma Linga Varaha Skanda Vamana Kurma Matsya Garuda Brahmanda