Pancabda, Pañcābdā: 1 definition

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In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Pancabda in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Pañcābdā (पञ्चाब्दा).—Pitṛs and sons of Brahmā1 limbs of the five year yuga;2 known as Kāvyas.3

  • 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 28. 17, 21; Matsya-purāṇa 141. 15, 19.
  • 2) Ib. 141. 57.
  • 3) Vāyu-purāṇa 52. 68.
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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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