Garuḍa Purāṇa—one of the eighteen Purāṇas, or Vedic historical scriptures.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-G-›Garuda Purana-one of the Garuda Purana-one of the eighteen Puranas, or Vedic historical scriptures. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/g/garuda-purana-one-of-the-eighteen-puranas-or-vedic-historica Previous: Garuda-Lord Visnu's eternal carrier, a great devotee, the son of Aditi and Kasyapa who takes the form of an eagle and is the bird carrier of Lord Visnu. He is often found atop a pole facing the entrance of Visnu temples. The emblem of Garuda is always on the chariot of Lord Krsna. Next: Garva-pride, a vyabhicari-bhava.