Abhrani, Abhrāṇi: 1 definition
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Abhrani 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexAbhrāṇi (अभ्राणि).—Formation of clouds described: kinds of.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 22. 23-48.
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.
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Starts with: Abhranibhamga.
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Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya) (by Ganganatha Jha)
Section 2.15 (fifteenth khaṇḍa) (two texts) < [Chapter 2 - Second Adhyāya]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 6.44.12 < [Sukta 44]
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (by Swāmī Mādhavānanda)
Section II - The Process of Rebirth < [Chapter VI]