According to the text's primary myth, during the Pralaya (the great cosmic deluge), the entire universe was submerged in water. Lord Vishnu slept on the leaf of a banyan tree ( Vata-patra ). To navigate the vast, turbulent waters and create a bridge between cosmic epochs, a divine being was needed.

: A 16th-century text by the saint Achyutananda Dasa , which also deals with the community's origins.

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| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | One of the “Uttar‑Puranas” – a minor Purana that focuses on the Kaibarta (fisher‑folk) community and their mythic origins. | | Language | Primarily Sanskrit, with later vernacular commentaries in Bengali, Oriya, and Assamese. | | Date | Scholars place its composition between the 12th‑15th centuries CE ; the text was transmitted orally before being written down. | | Core Themes |

: While often referenced in broader Hindu texts, the Kaibarta Purana emphasizes the role of the boatman (often identified with the Kaibarta community) who assisted Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita across the river during their exile. This story highlights themes of