Acharya Prashant explains that stories found in the Puranas and historical epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata are depictions of the human mind. He clarifies that it is difficult to distinguish between fact and imagination in these texts, but their true significance lies in their portrayal of the human psyche. While scriptures like the Upanishads directly lead toward the truth and the dissolution of the mind, these stories describe the nature of the mind itself. He emphasizes that these events are not merely historical occurrences from a specific time or place; rather, they are happening even today within and around us. Characters like Ravana, Karna, Kunti, and Bhishma represent universal human traits and dilemmas rather than just historical figures.
