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Purana
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Purana

One of a number of sacred Hindu writings dealing with ancient times and events, and dating from the 4th century AD onwards. The 18 main texts include the Vishnu Purāna and Bhāgavata, which encourage devotion to Vishnu, above all in his incarnation as Krishna.



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