Arkka: 1 definition
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Arkka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Arkka (अर्क्क).—A synonym of the Sun. (See SŪRYA).
2) Arkka (अर्क्क).—A king of olden days. (Mahābhārata, Ādi Parva, Chapter 1, Verse 236).
3) Arkka (अर्क्क).—The royal sage Ṛṣīka was Arkka, the Asura, reborn. (Mahābhārata, Ādi Parva, Chapter 67, Verses 32, 33).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Arkkai, Arkkakantam, Arkkam, Arkkamulam, Arkkan, Arkkankotan, Arkkaparna, Arkkapatavam, Arkkapattirai, Arkkapittacamani, Arkkaputpikam, Arkkat, Arkkatipan, Arkkatipati, Arkkavivakam.
Full-text: Arkkam, A-candra-arkkam, Arkkavivakam, Yar, Arakam, Dvitva.
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The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 12 - The race of Agni < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)