Candraloka, 1 Definition(s)
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Candraloka 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.
In Hinduism
Purāṇa
Candraloka (चन्द्रलोक).—Attained by those who observe RohiṇīCandraśayana vratam.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 57. 26; 193. 76.
The Purāṇas (पुराण, purana) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahāpurāṇas total over 400,000 ślokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 29 - On the anecdote of Sāvitrī, on gifts and on the effects of Karmas < [Book 9]
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