In Sanskrit - Bramh means all pervading information - across three states of all conscious beings - past , present and future - continuum ..
Mahabharata was the beginning of written narratives. Sage writer and teacher, Krishna Dwaipayana invoked Bramh. Not only did he need all-pervading information (Bramh) within - he must seek permission to open us mortals' access to the past - and to the future. He must align himself to the continuum (Bramh) before introducing #text to a vocal and verbose world.