Puranas and the Creation Myth

The Puranas are ancient Hindu texts that describe the creation of the universe and the gods.

• The universe was created from a primeval being called Brahma.
• Brahma emerged from a golden egg laid by the god Vishnu.
• Vishnu rested on a serpent called Ananta.

The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

The gods and demons worked together to churn the ocean of milk to produce the nectar of immortality.

• The churning was led by the god Indra.
• The demon king Rahu was killed during the churning.
• The nectar was used to grant immortality to the gods.

The Four Ages of Time

The universe undergoes cycles of creation and destruction, known as the four ages of time.

• The Satya Yuga is the age of truth and justice.
• The Treta Yuga is the age of agriculture and commerce.
• The Dvapara Yuga is the age of war and violence.
• The Kali Yuga is the age of darkness and decay.