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Animal life means something in the history of ancient India. 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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Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Animal life was commonly depicted on the Saṃsāracakra paintings (representing scenes of human and animal life), in ancient India, as mentioned in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 185.21 f.: Here follows a description of a printed scroll illustrating the Jaina conception of saṃsāracakra. [...] The saṃsāra-cakra illustrated the three worlds of hell, human world and the world of gods. [For example:] Scenes of bird and animal life, e.g., fight between lion and elephant (as depicted in the Kailāsa temple at Ellora).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Life, Animal.
Full-text (+44): Pancasuna, Pancaprana, Udaraposhana, Jivatman, Chedopasthapaniya, Ajivayuga, Annamaya, Jantu, Kabuna, Parapakanivritta, Purusha, Elephant, Lion, Haleyulike, Paleyulike, Pranin, Fight, Pancacunai, Bird, Crocodile.
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCVII < [Markandeya-Samasya Parva]
Section XI < [Anusasanika Parva]
Section CLXXXIX < [Markandeya-Samasya Parva]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Customs, Belief and Rituals (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 2 - Flow of movement < [Chapter 7]
Part 4 - Twenty gateways of acquisition of knowledge and non-knowledge < [Chapter 2]
Part 6 - Bondage due to the formation of a kārmaṇ body < [Chapter 9]
Isha Upanishad (by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 3 - The Application of Medicines and Mantras < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
Chapter 13 - Punishment for Violating Justice < [Book 4 - Removal of Thorns]
Chapter 1 - Means to Injure an Enemy < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)