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What is the difference between Itihasa and Purana?
The definition of Itihasa is इतिह आस्ते अस्मिन् - it contains advice for leading a meaningful life. They are based on real incidents of the past. The definition of Purana is पुरातनवृत्तान्तकथनम् - Puranas are narrations of past incidents. Itihasas are centered around a particular theme; Ramayana around Rama's life and Mahabharata around the Kuru Vamsha. A book can be called Purana only if it contains the following five: 1. Sarga - description of primary creation. 2. Pratisarga - description of secondary creation. 3. Vamsha - description of important Vamshas such as Surya Vamsha and Chandra Vamsha. 4. Manvantara - description of the 14 Manvantaras, Manus, Devas, Rishis, and avataras. 5. Vamshanucharita - description of the important persons in the Vamshas. पुराणं पञ्चलक्षणम् - Puranas should have these five characteristics.
How is listening important in Karma-marga?
Karma-marga is based on the Vedas. Vedas are always taught orally, by listening. Books are not used for teaching Vedas.
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Devi Mahatmyam
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- 49 Devi's Presence in Kindness, Contentment, and Nurturing
- 48 Durga as Lakshmi. Vritti, and Smriti
- 47 Why Devi is called Shanti
- 46 Why Is Devi Called Kshanti?
- 45 Meaning of Trishna In Durga Saptashati
- 44 Why Is Devi Called Hunger?
- 43 Difference Between Chetana And Buddhi
- 42 Why Devi Is Called Durga?
- 41 What Are The Eight Siddhis?
- 40 Namo Devyai Mahadevyai - Why Is She Called Devi And Mahadevi?
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