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Puran literally meaning "ancient, old" is a vast genre of Hindu literature about a wide range of topics, particularly about legends and other traditional lore. The Puran are known for the intricate layers of sym We have 18 total Puran in Hinduism. These Puran are mentioned in the form of 4 lacs granth, where each granth consists of 32 syllables. The word Puran means “Puran-Navam-Bhavti” in Sanskrit. It means “that through which old become new”. So, Puran are ancient entities, but it is designed to suit the modern language or today’s human needs.
18 Puran can be sub grouped in three categories
Matsya Puran I Kurma Puran I Skanda Puran I Agni Puran
Matsya Puran
Matsya Puran
Matsya Purana contains over 14 thousands shlokas and is divided into 290 chapters. This purana primarily tells the legends of Lord Vishnu’s Matsya avatar in great detail. It also discusses the formation of our solar system and the origins of life on Earth.
Kurma Puran
Kurma Puran
Kurma Puran is divided into four chapters and contains over 18 thousands shlokas. This purana primarily consists of condensed wisdom from the Vedas and Upanishads. It also mentions the four stages of human evolution.
Skand Puran
Skand Puran
Skanda Puran is one of the largest puranas in terms of volume. It is divided into six sections and contains over 81 thousands shlokas. This purana describes ancient India’s geography, including its rivers and mountains.
Agni Puran
Agni Puran
Agni Puran is divided into 383 chapters and contains over 15,000 shlokas. It’s also known as the Indian scholarly encyclopaedia. Agni Purana incorporates many epics in their shortest form, such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Aside from that, it also goes on to discuss other topics such as archery, medicine, and sacrificial rituals.
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