Dhumavan, Dhūmavān: 1 definition
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Dhumavan 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)
1a) Dhūmavān (धूमवान्).—The best of Ketus.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 24. 139.
1b) Rāhu ?*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 53. 111.
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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Starts with: Dhumavanna, Dhumavant.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 5 - Epistemological Process in Inference < [Chapter XXVIII - Madhva Logic]
Part 6 - Various Considerations regarding Inference < [Chapter XXVIII - Madhva Logic]
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
21. Ten incarnations of Śiva < [Chapter 5 - Rudra-Śiva in the Purāṇic Literature]
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 17 - Ten incarnations of Śiva < [Section 3 - Śatarudra-saṃhitā]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 4 - The Pramāṇas according to Mādhava Mukunda < [Chapter XXI - The Nimbārka School of Philosophy]