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Lineage 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)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaLineage (in Sanskrit: vamsha) refers to one of the Five characteristics of Puranas or Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.—According to the Matsyapurana and the Vayupurana, there are five characteristic features of Puranas. These are—sarga, pratisarga, vamsha, manvantara and vamshanucarita.
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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Ends with: Ear-whispered lineage.
Full-text (+2029): Vamsha, Anvaya, Gotra, Santati, Sagotra, Gotrabhu, Kula, Maitreya, Samtana, Six lineages, Atisha, Chengawa, Vasubandhu, Aryavimuktisena, Bhadantavimuktisena, Vimuktisena, Parampara, Asanga, Anvavaya, Aryadeva.
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Search found 240 books and stories containing Lineage, The lineage, Lineages; (plurals include: Lineages, The lineages, Lineageses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 3 - Abhidharma lineages < [Book 6 - The Origin of the Mādhyamika (middle way)]
Chapter 3c - Lineages belonging to rong zom < [Book 3 - Early translations of Secret Mantra]
Chapter 7 - Dharma Cycles originating from the great adept Mitra < [Book 14 - Great Compassion Cycle]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
Śaṅkarācāryas and Smārta Brahmins < [Chapter 2 - The Making of the Smārta-Śaiva Community of South India]
The Smārta-Śaiva community of South India (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - The Making of the Smārta-Śaiva Community of South India]
The Public Theologians of Early Modern South India < [Chapter 1 - Hindu Sectarianism: Difference in Unity]
Tibet (Myth, Religion and History) (by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya)
6. Religious Revival < [Chapter 6 - Tonpa Shenrab Mibo and Bon Religion]
5. Early Bon and Later Buddhist -Amalgamation < [Chapter 3 - Nyatri Tsanpo; The First King of Tibet]
7. Tunhuang Manuscripts and Obelisks < [Chapter 3 - Nyatri Tsanpo; The First King of Tibet]
Vishnu Purana (Taylor) (by McComas Taylor)
12. Elements of the Viṣṇu Purāṇa (Overall frame) < [Introduction]
Chapter 22 - The future descendants of Bṛhadbala < [Book Four: The Royal Dynasties]
Chapter 18 - Yayāti’s son Anu < [Book Four: The Royal Dynasties]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
10b. The Zur Lineage in Central Tibet < [Introduction]
8. Appearance and Translation of the Māyājāla Cycle in Tibet < [Introduction]
9. The bka'-ma lineage < [Introduction]
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