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Purana

Purana

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Old Hindu books of stories about gods and how the world began
  • noun
  • /pʊˈrɑːnə/
  • Literature
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  • In the Padma Purana, Uttara-khanda, it is declared:

Examples

  • The Purana contains teachings that guide followers on moral and ethical conduct.

  • According to the Padma Purana, the characteristics of a Vaishnava are as follows:

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  • In the Padma Purana, Shiva says to his wife Parvati:

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  • The Padma Purana states:

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  • The Markandaya Purana

    Fiction book (1991)

  • "A Hindu purana (sacred text) proclaims: "That which is unfavorable to us, do not do that to others.

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  • Vrndavana Dasa cries out against these namesake Brahmins, citing the Varaha Purana.

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  • The Garuda Purana describes various rituals that are important for Hindu worship.

  • Many stories from the Purana emphasize the importance of dharma in daily life.

Synonyms

sacred text
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A book or writing that people respect and use in worship in a religion

is a specific group of old Hindu writings focused on myths and teachings
religious text
vsPurana
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A book or writing that people treat as holy in a religion

is a specific set of ancient Hindu writings of myths and teachings

Surface Forms

Purana singular
Puranas plural

Etymology

Purana comes from the Sanskrit word purāṇa, which means 'ancient' or 'old'. So a Purana is literally an 'old' book of stories and teachings about gods and the world, and the name helps you remember that these texts are very old and full of myths.