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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.
What is the message of Astika Parva of Mahabharata?
A Brahmin should be friendly towards all living beings. He should be the protector of all living beings. Only a Kshatriya or the ruler has the authority to punish. Astika performed his duty as a Brahmin by stopping the massacre of serpents in Janamejaya's Sarpa yajna.
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- 55 The Compassion of Ganesha
- 54 The Power of Ganesha Shadakshara Mantra
- 53 A Prayer To Lord Ganesha
- 52 Lord Ganesh And Yoga
- 51 Story of Brahma Cursing His Own Son Narada
- 50 Ganesha Helps Brahma To Create The World
- 49 Why Are Lakshmi And Ganesh Worshiped Together?
- 48 Lord Ganesha Blesses Kardama
- 47 The Ideal Way To Observe Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrata
- 46 You Can Worship A Ganesha Devotee Instead Of Lord Ganesha Himself
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