Adiparva, Adi-parva, Ādiparva: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Adiparva 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)
Ādiparva (आदिपर्व).—One of the parvans of the epic Mahābhārata. It is the first parva. (See under Bhārata).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Ādiparva (ಆದಿಪರ್ವ):—
1) [noun] the first chapter in Mahābhārata of either Vēda Vyāsa (in Saṃskṛta) or, Kumāra Vyāsa (in Kannaḍa).
2) [noun] (dial.) Yugādi, the first festival , marking the beginning, of the new year.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Parva, Ati, Adi.
Starts with: Adiparvan, Adiparvata.
Full-text (+944): Siddhartha, Tari, Ugraka, Shesha, Haridraka, Kauravya, Halika, Bilvaka, Pinjaraka, Kushmandaka, Kalashapotaka, Kundodara, Hastipinda, Kumudaksha, Jyotika, Hastipada, Vritta, Bahumulaka, Bahyakarna, Pushpadamshtra.
Relevant text
Search found 69 books and stories containing Adiparva, Adi-parva, Ādi-parva, Ādiparva; (plurals include: Adiparvas, parvas, Ādiparvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Samkhya thoughts in the Mahabharata (by Shini M.V.)
Introduction to the Mahābhārata < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Historical context of Mahābhārata < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Vyasamahima < [Purana, Volume 1, Part 2 (1960)]
Vishnu as Kalpa-vriksha < [Purana, Volume 1, Part 2 (1960)]
Ancient History of the City of the Delhi in the Epics and the Puranas < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 1 (1964)]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Relation between History and Purāṇa < [Chapter 2 - History and Historical elements]
Ancient Depictions of the Purāṇas < [Chapter 1 - An Introduction of the Purāṇas]
Meaning of the word Purāṇa < [Chapter 1 - An Introduction of the Purāṇas]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Chronological Development (1): Ādi Parva < [Chapter 3]
List of Mahabharata tribes (by Laxman Burdak)
Related products
