Question

Sarga, Pratisarga, Vansh, Manvantar is the definition of:

• A. Purana
• B. Mahabharat
• C. Ramayana
• D. Mahakavya

Hint:

The Puranas are traditionally classified into 18 Mahapuranas and 18 Upapuranas, and they serve as a comprehensive guide to Hindu culture, philosophy, and traditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The terms Sarga (creation), Pratisarga (secondary creation or dissolution), Vansh (genealogy of gods and sages), and Manvantar (epochs of Manu) collectively define the structure of a Purana. Puranas are ancient Hindu texts that contain narratives of the history of the universe, the genealogies of kings, heroes, and demigods, as well as cosmology and mythology. They are regarded as a vital part of Vedic literature.