Rici, Ṛcī: 1 definition
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Rici 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.
The Sanskrit term Ṛcī can be transliterated into English as Rci or Rici, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Richi.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Ṛcī (ऋची).—The wife of Apravāna.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 1. 94.
1b) The wife of Aṇuha.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 99. 179.
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: Ricika, Ricikasana, Ricikatanaya, Ricin, Ricina, Ricino, Ricinodendron heudelotii, Ricinus communis, Ricisha, Ricishama.
Ends with (+94): Acandamarici, Ammanpaccarici, Amritamarici, Analamarici, Annam-alakiarici, Apamgamarici, Arakkarici, Arici, Arkamarici, Aru-vakaiarici, Arunavarici, Aryamarici, Ashtabhujamarici, Avirai arici, Bahvrici, Camatarici, Candamarici, Candramarici, Cantirakikavarici, Cavvarici.
Full-text: Dharmarci, Jnanarcitejashiri, Ricishama, Dhanarci, Anuha, Carca, Aurva.
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