{"id":83229,"date":"2026-01-19T18:08:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=83229"},"modified":"2026-01-19T18:08:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:38:37","slug":"puranas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/puranas\/","title":{"rendered":"Puranas, Origin, Classification, Significance, Influence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Puranas<\/b> are ancient Sanskrit texts that preserve Hindu mythology, history, cosmology, and ethical teachings in an accessible form. They were traditionally compiled by <\/span>Sage Veda-Vyasa<\/b>, with origins tracing back to the post-Vedic period and oral transmission before being written down. Puranas are classified based on the three gunas into <\/span>Sattvika (Vishnu), Rajasa (Brahma), and Tamasa (Shiva)<\/b>, and include 18 Mahapuranas and numerous Upapuranas. They are significant for spreading spiritual knowledge, moral values, cultural traditions, and historical information, influencing art, festivals, social cohesion, and daily life in Indian society.<\/span><\/p>\n

Puranas Origin<\/b><\/h2>\n

The term Purana literally means <\/span>\u201cancient<\/b>\u201d in Sanskrit. According to legend, Sage Veda-Vyasa is credited with compiling the Puranas. It is believed that originally there was only one Purana, which Vyasa passed on to his disciple Lomaharshana. Lomaharshana\u2019s students then created their own Purana compilations, leading to the eighteen Mahapuranas we know today.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Puranas likely originated between the<\/span> 4th and 5th centuries CE<\/b>, though some were composed in later centuries. While their content may overlap with the Vedas, the Puranas were largely composed during the <\/span>Gupta period<\/b><\/a>, with texts like the Bhagavata Purana (10th century CE) and Skanda Purana (14th century CE) being notable examples.<\/span><\/p>\n

Classification of Puranas<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Puranas are classified based on the three Gunas (qualities), <\/span>Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas<\/b>, corresponding to Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. This classification highlights the primary deity and theme of each Purana.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Sattvika Puranas (Vishnu-Oriented)<\/b><\/h3>\n

These Puranas emphasize <\/span>devotion to Lord Vishnu<\/b> and his avatars. They focus on dharma, moral teachings, and the preservation of the universe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples and Features:<\/b><\/p>\n