Paurana, Paurāṇa: 12 definitions
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Paurana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPaurāṇa (पौराण) refers to the “followers of Purāṇas”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.32 (“The seven celestial sages arrive”).—Accordingly, as the Seven Sages said amongst each other (when arriving at Himavatpura city): “[...] In the land of activities (i.e. Bhārata), the sacrificial priests and the followers of Purāṇas (paurāṇa) perform holy rites with a desire to attain heaven. That is in vain because they have left off the city of Himavat. Men are eager to go to heaven only as long as this city is not seen. O Brahmins, when this city is seen what is the use of heaven?”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPaurāṇa (पौराण).—a. (-ṇī f.) [पुराण-अण् (purāṇa-aṇ)]
1) Belonging to the past, ancient, of the past, primeval.
2) Relating to the Purāṇas or derived from them.
3) Former, previous.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPaurāṇa (पौराण).—mfn.
(-ṇaḥ-ṇī-ṇaṃ) Relating to the past, or Puranas. E. purāṇa, and aṇ aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryPaurāṇa (पौराण).—i. e. purāṇa + a, adj., f. ṇī. 1. Relating to past ages, ancient, Mahābhārata 1, 543. 2. Deep-rooted,
Paurāṇa (पौराण).—[feminine] ī belonging to or derived from the olden times; primeval, ancient.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Pauraṇa (पौरण):—m. [patronymic] [from] pūraṇa, [Āśvalāyana-śrauta-sūtra]
2) Paurāṇa (पौराण):—mf(ī)n. ([from] purāṇa) relating to the past or to former times, previous, ancient, primeval, Paurānic, [Mahābhārata; Harivaṃśa; Rāmāyaṇa]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPaurāṇa (पौराण):—[(ṇaḥ-ṇī-ṇaṃ) a.] Of the Purānas.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Paurāṇa (पौराण) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Porāṇa.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPāuraṇa (पाउरण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Āvaraṇa.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPaurāṇa (ಪೌರಾಣ):—[adjective] = ಪೌರಾಣಿಕ [pauranika]1.
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Paurāṇa (ಪೌರಾಣ):—
1) [noun] the quality or fact of being ancient.
2) [noun] one of the eighteen principal Purāṇas (the Hindu mythological works).
3) [noun] a poetical work written on a historical event, life, etc.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pauranaka.
Ends with: Appaurana, Yathapaurana.
Full-text: Paurina, Porana, Paurani, Avarana, Yathapaurana, Agninya, Pauranika.
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