Citradharma, Citradharmā: 1 definition

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Citradharma 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Chitradharma.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Citradharmā (चित्रधर्मा).—A king in ancient India. The asura called Virūpākṣa was born again as Citradharman. (Mahābhārata Ādi Parva, Chapter 67). The Pāṇḍavas invited him to come and help them in the war. (Mahābhārata Udyoga Parva, Chapter 4, Verse 13).

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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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