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Brahmavaivarta Purana is one of the 18 major Puranas in Hinduism.

It is considered one of the oldest Puranas and is the tenth in the order of Vedamarga.

The Purana extensively describes the birth, life, and activities of all beings in the earth, water, and air realms.

Notable descriptions include the Goloka Leela of Lord Sri Krishna and Radha, and the Saket Leela of Lord Sri Rama and Mata Sita.

It also contains accounts of various deities and significant narratives of devotion.

Authored by Maharishi Vyasa, the Brahmavaivarta Purana comprises 4 sections, 218 chapters, and 18,000 verses.

These sections are the Brahma Khanda, Prakriti Khanda, Ganapati Khanda, and Sri Krishna Janma Khanda.

This section narrates various Leelas of Lord Sri Krishna, the order of creation, and the description of "Ayurveda Samhita."

It also depicts the manifestation of Radha from the left side of Lord Sri Krishna as Ardhanarishwara.

Revered as the left foot of Lord Vishnu, according to the Padma Purana.

The Prakriti Khanda details the manifestations, characteristics, and powers of all goddesses.

It begins with the depiction of Yashodurga, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Gayatri, and Savitri.

These five goddesses are collectively known as "Panchadevi Prakriti" and are revered for the protection of devotees.

This section narrates the birth of Lord Sri Ganesha, the significance of his worship, and his divine attributes.

It includes a list of eight names that dispel obstacles, such as Vighnesh, Ganesh, Heramba, Gajanan, Lambodar, Ekadanta, Shurpakarna, and Vinayak.

Functions as a vast reservoir of ancient Indian wisdom and knowledge.

The largest section, it comprises 100 chapters detailing the Leelas of Lord Sri Krishna.

It includes the Sri Krishna Kavach for dispelling physical, divine, and worldly fears.

Additionally, it lists approximately one hundred auspicious items, substances, and rituals for attaining prosperity.

Lord Sri Krishna is considered the Para Brahma, as mentioned in the Brahmavaivarta Purana.

The Purana holds both spiritual and scientific importance, describing the creation and sustenance of all beings across various realms.

It asserts the existence of countless universes, a concept supported by modern science.