Bhumiparva, Bhūmiparva, Bhumi-parva: 1 definition
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Bhumiparva 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaBhūmiparva (भूमिपर्व).—A subdivision of Bhīṣmaparva in Mahābhārata. Chapters 11 and 12 of Bhīṣma Parva are included in this.
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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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Mahabharata (English Summary) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Bhumi Parva < [Book 6 - Bhishma Parva]