Purarava, Puraravā: 1 definition
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Purarava 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: The Garuda puranamPuraravā (the son of Budha) begat on the nymph Urvasi six sons who were named Śrutātmaka, Viśvāvasu, Śatāyu, Āyu, Dhīmān, and Amāvasu.
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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Full-text: Urvashi.
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Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 48 - Sita defies Ravana < [Book 3 - Aranya-kanda]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXXXVIII - Genealogy of royal princes (solar race) < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter CXXXIX - Genealogy of the princes of the lunar race < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Harsha-charita (by Bāṇabhaṭṭa)