Mandapala, Mandapāla: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Mandapala 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Mandapāla (मन्दपाल).—A sage. This sage went to the land of the Manes by his powers of penance but returned to earth unable to obtain merit there. He then married a bird and led a family life. (For details see 8th para under Khāṇḍavadāha).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Mandapāla (मन्दपाल).—[masculine] [Name] of a Ṛṣi.
Mandapāla (मन्दपाल):—[=manda-pāla] [from manda > mad] m. Name of a Ṛṣi, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mandapalagga, Mandapalakshana.
Full-text: Jarita, Lata, Sarisrikka, Jaritari, Sarisrikkva, Stambamitra, Drona, Saranga.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Mandapala, Mandapāla, Manda-pala, Manda-pāla; (plurals include: Mandapalas, Mandapālas, palas, pālas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCXXXV < [Khandava-daha Parva]
Section CCXXXI < [Khandava-daha Parva]
Section CCXXXIV < [Khandava-daha Parva]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.23 < [Section I - Husband and Wife]
Verse 10.72 < [Section VIII - Improvement in the Status of Castes]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 129 - Greatness of Ugraseneśvara (Ugrasena-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Mahabharata (English Summary) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCXXXIV - Sons of Mandapala Eulogize Agni for Protection < [Khandava-daha Parva]
Section CCXXXV - Rishi Mandapala's Concern for His Children & Wives < [Khandava-daha Parva]
Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)