Ashtagariya, Aṣṭāgārīya: 1 definition

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Ashtagariya 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: Shodhganga: a concise history of Sanskrit Chanda literature (history)

Aṣṭāgārīya (अष्टागारीय) or Āṭhavarīyā is the name of a village from which hailed Dhīreśvarācārya (1851-1919 C.E.): a poet of modern Assam who composed Vṛttamañjarī. Dhīreśvarācārya belonged to Tripravara-Bharadvājagotra and was the son of Keśavācārya alias Ātmārāma and Candraprabhādevī, grandson of Caturbhuja and great grandson of Dāmodara. Dhīreśvarācārya was born in the village namely Aṣṭāgārīya (Āṭhavarīyā) of Kāmarūpamaṇḍala, and this village was donated along with gold, cows, silver, servants etc. by king Rudrasiṃha to his ancestor Govardhana.

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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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