Arnashala, Arṇaśālā: 1 definition
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Arnashala 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 Arṇaśālā can be transliterated into English as Arnasala or Arnashala, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Arṇaśālā (अर्णशाला).—A Village situated in the valley of the mountain Yāmuna. This mountain stands between the rivers Gaṅgā and Yamunā. During the period of Mahābhārata this village was the abode of a great number of eminent scholars. Once there lived in that village a brahmin of Agastyagotra, well-learned, named Śarmī. One day the messengers of Kāla (god of death) came to that village and by mistake took Śarmī to Yamaloka. It was only when they reached there that they understood their folly and Kāla then asked his men to carry him back to earth. Then Śarmī said he would spend the balance of life due to him in Yamaloka itself. But Yama did not allow that. Kāla then told Śarmī the greatness in giving as gifts Til and Vastra (Gingelly and clothes) and sent him back to earth. (Chapter 68, Anuśāsana Parva).
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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