Angulita, Aṅgulita, Aṅgulīta: 1 definition
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Angulita 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: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAṅgulita (अङ्गुलित) or Aṅguli refers to an “auspicious ring”, which is mentioned as an item of wealth in order to demonstrate the wicked nature of gambling (durodara), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.17.—Accordingly, “[...] O mistress! where is that gambling rogue of a son, Guṇanidhi? Or let it be. Why should I ask for him? Where is that auspicious ring (aṅgulita) which you took off at the time of applying unguents on my body? Bring it quickly and give it to me. [...]”.
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: Angulitarana.
Ends with: Anupurvangulita, Chatrangulita, Chhatrangulita, Chitrangulita, Citrangulita, Dirghangulita.
Full-text: Anguli.
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