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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Indriyāṇi (इन्द्रियाणि).—(indriyagrāma) Senses: Five, under the control of buddhi (jñāna) and five under karma.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 3. 18-20; 184. 56; Vāyu-purāṇa 31. 43.
1b) The devas of Tāmasamanvantara, so called.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 62. 39.
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: Imdriyanigrahi, Indriyani Sutta, Indriyanigraha, Indriyaniyama.
Full-text (+31): Dashendriyani, Indriyani Sutta, Avaksha, Prasabham, Samyantavya, Vijetavya, Vaikarika, Nishpatishnu, Pramathin, Avikala, Ekabiji Sutta, Uppade Sutta, Jitendriya, Uppatika Sutta, Khili, Vicetavya, Unmarga, Prabhavay, Pancendriya, Indriya.
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