Paplava: 1 definition
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Paplava 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)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexPaplava (पप्लव).—A tribe who were defeated by Sagara and deprived of their Kṣatriya right of Vedic study and sacrifice; became Mlecchas and were allowed to have long hair.*
- * Viṣṇu-purāṇa IV. 3. 42, 47-8.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Ameghopaplava, Anupaplava, Cittopaplava, Nirupaplava, Salilopaplava, Sopaplava, Upaplava, Vanopaplava.
Full-text: Sopaplava, Nirupaplava, Mleccha.
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