Brihatta, Bṛhatta: 1 definition
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Brihatta 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 Bṛhatta can be transliterated into English as Brhatta or Brihatta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Bṛhatta (बृहत्त).—Another name of the Sun. (Mahābhārata Ādi Parva, Chapter 1, Stanza 42).
2) Bṛhatta (बृहत्त).—A king born to Kāleya, an asura. (Mahābhārata Ādi Parva, Chapter 67, Stanza 55).
3) Bṛhatta (बृहत्त).—A song of Sāma (conciliation—one of the four expedients) originated from the head of hermit Pāñcajanya. From the face of his hermit another song of Sāma called Rathantara also originated. These two songs of Sāma are very effective expedients. So they are called Tarasāharas (quickly effective). (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 220, Stanza 7).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Brihattala, Brihattantra, Brihattantrapati, Brihattantrapatitva, Brihattantrasara, Brihattanus, Brihattapas, Brihattapovrata, Brihattarkataramgini, Brihattarkatarangini, Brihattarpana.
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