Raucyamanu, Raucya-manu: 1 definition

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Raucyamanu 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Rauchyamanu.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Raucyamanu in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Raucyamanu (रौच्यमनु).—A Sāvarṇa Manu of the XIII paryāya; three groups of gods, all addicted to Soma and ghee through yajñas.*

  • * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 1. 95-116.
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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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