Puranic literature: 1 definition
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Puranic literature 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaThe Puranic literature gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature and it is regarded as the vast genre of Indian literature which comprises a wide range of subject matters such as Astrology, Astronomy, Medicine, Cosmology, Theology, Philosophy, Literature, Grammar, Art, Architecture, Iconography, etc. All these subject matters are generally depicted through stories and narratives in lucid style in the Puranas. The simplicity of the stories and legends of Puranas always helps the reader get the ideas of different aspects of literature very easily.
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: Puranic, Literature.
Full-text (+128): Iconography, Mahatmaya, Nibandha, Mahatmya, Creation, Recreation, Lineage, Dynasty, Ugrasrava, Five characteristics, Puranaveda, Music, Metrics, Lexicology, Vishnudharmottara, Poetry, Cosmology, Astrology, Astronomy, Theology.
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Search found 36 books and stories containing Puranic literature; (plurals include: Puranic literatures). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Date of the Puranas < [Purana, Volume 1, Part 2 (1960)]
A Note on Indra in Puranic Literature < [Purana, Volume 9, Part 2 (1967)]
Bibliographical Notes on the Puranas < [Purana, Volume 1, Part 2 (1960)]
Vrikshayurveda (and environmental philosophy) (by Beenapani Mishra)
8. Religious Importance of Plants in Different Ceremonies < [Chapter 5 - Religious Significance of Plantation and Rearing of Trees]
Samkhya elements in the Bhagavata-purana (by Jumli Nath)
Part 4 - Sāṃkhya in the Puranic literature < [Chapter 1a - Introduction]
Part 5 - Date of the Purāṇas < [Chapter 1b - An introduction to the Bhāgavatapurāṇa]
Part 15 - Liberation according to Sāṃkhya philosophy < [Chapter 1a - Introduction]
Arts in the Puranas (study) (by Meena Devadatta Jeste)
Markandeya Purana (Study) (by Chandamita Bhattacharya)
Food and Drink (Introduction) < [Chapter 2]
Gita-govinda of Jayadeva (comparative study) (by Manisha Misra)
6. Background of Krishna literature < [Chapter 2 - The background and plot contents of Jayadeva’s Gitagovinda]
10. Kishore-chandrananda-champu verses Caupadi-cautisa < [Chapter 5 - A Critical and Musical estimate of Kisora-chandrananda-champu]
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