Parpatapraya, Parpaṭaprāya, Parpata-praya: 1 definition
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Parpatapraya 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: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studyParpaṭaprāya (पर्पटप्राय) or Parpaṭa.—Caraka refers to a pot-herb Parppataka (Olden-landia biflora) which alleviates excitements of phlegm and bile. Parpaṭaprāya food mentioned in Nīlamatapurāṇa verse 529 of the Nīlamata seems to have been made of this pot-herb.
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: Parpata, Praya.
Full-text: Parpata.
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