Nagadantamayi, Nāgadantamayī, Nagadanta-mayi: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNāgadantamayī (नागदन्तमयी) or Nāgadantamaya refers to a “casket made of ivory”, which is mentioned as an item of wealth in order to demonstrate the wicked nature of gambling (durodara), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.17.—Accordingly, “[...] O mistress! where is that gambling rogue of a son, Guṇanidhi? Or let it be. Why should I ask for him? [...] Where is that bell metal pot made in the South? Where is that copper pot made in Bengal? Where is that ivory casket (nāgadantamayī) intended for curios (kautuka) and trinkets? [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Mayin, Nagadanta.
Full-text: Nagadantamaya.
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