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Interpretation and reception

Śiva Purāṇa

Traditional narrative attributed to Vyāsa, with the sages addressing Sūta

Interprets the speakers’ age as Kali through a sustained account of deteriorating conduct and asks how people living in that age can obtain salvation.

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Edition and location

J. L. Shastri English edition as presented by Wisdom Library; one Purāṇa across its saṃhitās.

Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā 1, verses 12–38