The Tale of Jalandhara

"The Tale of Jalandhara" is a fragment from the Padma Purana, containing a well-known plot of Shaivite mythology. Jalandhara is a mighty warrior, the son of Ganga and the Ocean. In him is embodied the anger of Shiva himself. With its vivid language and captivating plot, "The Tale of Jalandhara" will not leave indifferent true connoisseurs of Sanskrit literature. The translation is accompanied by a preface, commentary, and a dictionary of objects and terms