Markanda, Mārkaṇḍa: 8 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
In Buddhism
1. Tibetan Buddhism
Languages
1. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Markanda means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Mārkaṇḍa (मार्कण्ड).—A Bhārgava gotrakāra.^*

* Matsya-purāṇa 195. 20; 196. 45.

context information

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.

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan Buddhism

Mārkaṇḍa (मार्कण्ड) refers to one of the various Ṛṣis (sages) and Mahārṣis (great sages) mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Mārkaṇḍa).

context information

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Mārkaṇḍa (मार्कण्ड).—[mṛkaṇḍorapatyam aṇ ḍhak] Name of an ancient sage.

Derivable forms: mārkaṇḍaḥ (मार्कण्डः).

[Sanskrit to German]

Markanda in German

context information

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.

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Search found 15 books and stories containing Markanda, Mārkaṇḍa; (plurals include: Markandas, Mārkaṇḍas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Chapter 230 - The Series of Tīrthas Enumerated < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]

Chapter 361 - Greatness of Mārkaṇḍeśvara (Mārkaṇḍa-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]

Chapter 231 - The Number of Tīrthas Enumerated < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]

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Chapter 40 - Mārkaṇḍeya Recommends Pilgrimage to Prayāga < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]

Chapter 19 - Śuklatīrtha < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]

Chapter 33 - Rāma’s Visit to Mārkaṇḍeya’s Hermitage < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]

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3. Markandesvara Temple (In Puri) < [Chapter 5 - Shaiva Temples of Purushottama Kshetra]

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4. Kapala Mocana Temple (In Puri) < [Chapter 5 - Shaiva Temples of Purushottama Kshetra]

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