Which of the following is NOT correct about Puranas?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The Puranas, compiled by Brahmanas around the middle of the first millennium CE, contained ancient stories about gods and goddesses that had been composed and circulated for centuries. These texts were composed in simple Sanskrit verse, intended to be read aloud and accessible to all, including women and Shudras who didn't have access to Vedic education.
The contents of the Puranas evolved through interactions among people from various walks of life - priests, merchants, and common individuals - who traveled and shared their ideas and beliefs. An example is the worship of Vasudeva-Krishna, a significant deity in the Mathura region. Over time, devotion to this deity spread to other parts of the country as well.