Ranavidya, Raṇavidyā, Rana-vidya: 1 definition
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Ranavidya 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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationRaṇavidyā (रणविद्या) refers to the “art of warfare”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.8 (“The battle between the gods and Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] The powerful king of the Asuras, the heroic Tāraka, hit Vīrabhadra again with spear. Fighting each other thus they hit each other with various weapons and missiles both being equally skilful in the art of warfare (raṇavidyā). Even as others stood gazing, the two of great energy continued their duel causing hair to stand on ends, with tumultuous noise. [...]”.
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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Ends with: Caranavidya, Karanavidya, Pranavidya, Puranavidya.
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