Vedic Age

Puranas are the sacred literature of Hinduism. There are 18 Puranas namely, (1) Matsya Purana (2) Markandeya Purana (3) Bhagavat Puranam (4) Bhavishya Purana (5) Brahmanda Purana (6) Brahma Vaivrata Purana (7) Brahma Purana (8) Vamana Purana (9) Varaha Purana (10) Vishnu Purana (11) Vayu Purana (12) Agni Purana (13) Narada Purana (14) Padma Purana (15) Linga Purana (16) Garuda Purana (17) Skanda Purana (18) Kurma Purana, Out of these 18 Puranas, Srimad Bhagvatam is considered as the 'Crown Jewel' of all the Vedic literature.

The Vishnu Purana gives an account of Mauryan Dynasty. Vayu Purana is related to Gupta Dynasty and Matsya Purana is related to Andhra Satavahana Dynasty.

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita was originally written in Sanskrit language often referred in short as Gita. There are 700 verses in this Hindu scripture and this is the part of the epic Mahabharata.

Mahabharata originally had only 8,800 shlokas and its originally name was 'Jaya' or Jayasamhita. Mahabharata today has 100,000 Shlokas and is believed to be written by Sage Veda Vyasa.

Mahabharata originally had only 8,800 shlokas and its originally name was 'Jaya' or Jayasamhita. Mahabharata today has 100,000 Shlokas and is believed to be written by Sage Veda Vyasa.

The churning of the ocean of milk (Ksira Sagar) was an elaborate process. Mount Mandara or Mandar Parvat was used as the churning rod and Vasuki, the king of serpents who abides on Shiva's neck, became the churning rope. Lord Vishnu, in the form of Kurma Avtar, came of their rescue and supported the mountain on his back.

The concept of untouchability assumed definite shape in the early Christian era which was the period known as the era of Dharmashastra in ancient Indian history. During this period, the Brahmanical religion was ascendences. Various scriptures wee being written and the social customs of different types were practised strictly and untouchability was one them.

The words "Satyameva Jayate' is a Sanskrit word taken from the 'Mundakopanishad'. The meaning of the word is "truth alone triumphs." It was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribed in the script at the base of the national emblem. On January 26, 1950, it was adopted by the Government of India.

The words "Satyameva Jayate' is a Sanskrit word taken from the 'Mundakopanishad'. The meaning of the word is "truth alone triumphs." It was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribed in the script at the base of the national emblem. On January 26, 1950, it was adopted by the Government of India.

The words "Satyameva Jayate' is a Sanskrit word taken from the 'Mundakopanishad'. The meaning of the word is "truth alone triumphs." It was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribed in the script at the base of the national emblem. On January 26, 1950, it was adopted by the Government of India.