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Line 13: − ==Etymology== − According to Shabdakalpadruma, the word Purana is used in the sense of पुरा भवमिति । which means "that which existed in the past" and पुरा नीयते इति । which means "that which takes (you) back (in time)" − − Vayu Purana says that it is called Purana because it talks about the past or that which existed in olden times. <blockquote>यस्मात्पुरा ह्यनन्तीदं पुराणं तेन चोच्यते। (Vayu. Pura. 41.55)<ref>Vayu Purana (Uttaratha [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/वायुपुराणम्/उत्तरार्धम्/अध्यायः_४१ Adhyaya 41])</ref></blockquote>
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The Darsanas and shastras are technical in nature understood by a few who pursue to study them. Through Puranas, essential common dharmas are taught in a very easy and interesting way and are heard even to this day, thus they are popular.
The Darsanas and shastras are technical in nature understood by a few who pursue to study them. Through Puranas, essential common dharmas are taught in a very easy and interesting way and are heard even to this day, thus they are popular.
== Special Aspects about Puranas ==
== Special Aspects about Puranas ==
This section discusses about the origin, compilation and phalashruti (benefits) of Puranas. Many Puranas mention that they
This section discusses about the origin, compilation and phalashruti (benefits) of Puranas. Many Puranas mention that they