Diptimanta, Dīptimanta: 1 definition
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Diptimanta 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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Dīptimanta (दीप्तिमन्त) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. IX.44.96) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Dīptimanta) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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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Search found 5 books and stories containing Diptimanta, Dīptimanta; (plurals include: Diptimantas, Dīptimantas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 11.17 < [Chapter 11 - Viśvarūpa-darśana-yoga (beholding the Lord’s Universal Form)]
Vishnu Purana (Taylor) (by McComas Taylor)
Chapter 32 - Uṣā dreams of Aniruddha < [Book Five: Kṛṣṇa]
Ushaharana Kavya of Trivikrama Pandita (Study) (by Pranesh R. Archak)
Part 6 - The story of Usha and Aniruddha in the Brahma Purana < [Chapter 3 - Sources of the Ushaharana-kavya]
Studies in Indian Literary History (by P. K. Gode)
1. Oldest dated Manuscript of Sayana’s Commentary on the Samaveda < [Volume 2 (1954)]