... one part of the great epic Mahabharata, the Puranas includes numerous myths and legends in praise of the Lord, some of them which are fictional. Another distinguishable point is the context of these two texts. The Gita's intrinsic beauty is that its knowledge applies to all human beings and does not postulate any sectarian ideology or secular view. It is approachable ... and the creator of everything, including other conceptions of Devine. Both the Puranas and the Gita are venerated Hindu scriptures. They are extremely popular because they are meant for the ordinary people, unlike the V...

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