Origin of Creation (<continued ) - Verse 13

The other sections constitute the Introductory ( Upodghdta ), Amsahga (the central) and Upasamhdra (the conclusion). The Purana is conducive to virtue, fame and longevity. It dispels all sins. to most Puranas, e.g. A. P. 1-14, Bd. P. I. 1.37b-38, Bs. P. I. 2. 4-5, Bv. P. IV. 133. 6, GP. I. 215. 14, KP. I. 1. 12, SK.P. VII. 2. 84 and others. Amara Simha (5th cent. A. D.) has recorded this verse in Amara Ko$a I. 6. 5. But “The Purana Texts that have come down to us hardly conform to this definition55 (The HisL and Culture of the Indian People, Vol. Ill, p. 292) . For the application of this definition to the present text vide Introduction.