Hiranyareta, Hiraṇyareta: 3 definitions
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Hiranyareta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexHiraṇyareta (हिरण्यरेत).—A son of Priyavrata, and king of Kuśadvīpa. Divided it among his seven sons.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa V. 1. 25, 33; 20. 14.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Hiranyareta in India is the name of a plant defined with Plumbago zeylanica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plumbago rosea L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodr. Fl. SW. Afr. (1967)
· Flora of Tropical East Africa, Plumbaginaceae (1976)
· Taxon (1979)
· Flora of Southern Africa (1963)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1966)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hiranyareta, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusHiraṇyarēta (ಹಿರಣ್ಯರೇತ):—
1) [noun] the Fire-God.
2) [noun] the Sun-God.
3) [noun] Śiva.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Hiranya, Reta.
Starts with: Hiranyaretas, Hiranyaretasa.
Full-text: Hiranyaretas, Nabhigupta, Vivikta, Stutyavrata, Viviktanaman, Vasudana, Hiranyavirya, Dridharuci, Vitihotra, Agnidhra, Saptadvipas, Vasu.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.15.35 < [Chapter 15 - Seeing Sri Radha]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 29 - The Boar Incarnation of Vishnu < [Book 3 - Bhavishya Parva]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 104 - The eulogy of the lord (devastuti) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 98 - Thousand names of Śiva (Sahasranāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Markandeya Purana (Study) (by Chandamita Bhattacharya)
3. Worship and Mythology of Agni < [Chapter 3]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 1 - The Life of Priyavrata < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]
Chapter 20 - Description of the remaining six Dvīpas < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]