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Game means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaGames (to be played with dice) were traditionally practiced and played, as one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Dyūtaviśeṣa, which refers to “various games to be played with dice”.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which pre sents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
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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Partial matches: The, Gamu, A, Game, Te.
Starts with (+14): Gameh, Gamehi, Gameia, Gameisa, Gamela, Gamema, Gamemi, Gamendavalamaha Vihara, Gamendavalamahavihara, Gamenditalaka, Gamene-mene, Gamenta, Gamenti, Gameram, Gamesa, Gamesi, Gamessami, Gamessanti, Gamet, Gamet walanda.
Full-text (+1379): Gaccheyyasi, Caupata, Paccagaccheyya, Devana, Gacche, Bhedati, Sangu, Cenduphali, Dandu, Kojagara, Nigaccheyya, Avapata, Shalakapari, Baji, Juga, Bharadava, Cuncuri, Kandukalila, Mushtidyuta, Vamshaghatika.
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Social Folk customs of the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis (by Suravi Gohain Duwarah)
Part 4.1 - Description of Khuli Khel (or Kholiguti Khel) < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
Part 4.8 - Description of Senguti Khel < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
Part 4.5 - Description of Tang Guti Khel < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
History of Science in South Asia
Gameplay as Foreplay at a Medieval Indian Court < [Vol. 10 (2022)]
Geometrical Knowledge in Early Sri Lanka < [Vol. 10 (2022)]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 6.2.1 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Min itai matavarkal)]
Pasuram 6.2.2 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Min itai matavarkal)]
Pasuram 2.1.6 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Vayum tirai)]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Impact of Serious Games on Cognitive Functions via Humphrey Fellowship < [v.25(3): 1–139 2018 May]
Impact of Mobile Games-Aided Neurorehabilitation: A Systematic Literature Review < [v.30(6): 1–187 2023 Dec]
Passion and Courage in Experienced Male Soccer Players < [v.27(4): 1–158 2020 Jul]
The earliest known list of games: Some comments < [Volume 23 (1958)]
Addendum to 'Boatman's fillet' < [Volume 22 (1957)]
Gupta, Latika. Education, Poverty and Gender. Schooling Muslim girls in India. < [Volume 76 (2015)]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
9.2. Indoor-Games (in ancient India) < [Chapter 7 - Social Conditions]
9.1. Outdoor-Games (in ancient India) < [Chapter 7 - Social Conditions]
23. The previous births of Vidyadhara Purnaghana and Sulocana < [Chapter 4 - Intervening Stories]
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