Brihaccapa, Bṛhaccāpa: 1 definition

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Brihaccapa 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 Bṛhaccāpa can be transliterated into English as Brhaccapa or Brihaccapa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Brihachchapa.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Brihaccapa in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Bṛhaccāpa (बृहच्चाप).—The king of Karūśa; was placed on the west during the siege of Gomanta by Jarāsandha.*

  • * Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 52. 11. [12].
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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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