A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.588

c5.588

GARUDA PURĀNA. The description given of this Purāna is, “That which Vishnu recited in the Gāruda Kalpa, relating chiefly to the birth of Garuda from Vinatā, is called the Garuda Purāna, and in it there are read 19,000 stanzas.” The works bearing this name which were examined by Wilson did not correspond in any respect with this description, and he considered it doubtful if a genuine Garuda Purāna is in existence.