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Recitation 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)
1) Recitation (in Sanskrit: Puṣṭakavācana) refers to one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
2) Recitation of verse (in Sanskrit: Dhāraṇamātṛkā) was considered as another one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”.
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 (+1524): Nigada, Nyunkha, Vacana, Svastyayana, Svadhyaya, Divakirtya, Japa, Ukthapatra, Stotra, Anuvacana, Pariplaviya, Japamala, Nipatha, Duhshasta, Astava, Sthitapathya, Padapatha, Pata, Uccarana, Brahmayajna.
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Search found 371 books and stories containing Recitation, Recitations; (plurals include: Recitations, Recitationses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXCIX < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Section CC < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Section CXCVI < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Some Important Shiksha Vedangas (study) (by Mala Laha)
Part 5 - Process of Good recitation < [Chapter 1 - Pāṇinīya Śikṣā]
Part 6 - Symbolic representation of accent < [Chapter 2 - Yājñavalkya Śikṣā]
The Transmission and Textual Transformation of the Shisong lü... < [Volume 15, Issue 9 (2024)]
Veneration of the Buddhist Canon and National Integration in the Yuan Dynasty < [Volume 16, Issue 6 (2025)]
’Srī Gurugītā < [Volume 15, Issue 8 (2024)]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Introduction 2.2: Making of offerings to the Maṇḍala < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]
Text 5.8 (Commentary) < [Chapter 5 (text and commentary)]
Text 5.12 (Commentary) < [Chapter 5 (text and commentary)]
Mimamsa in Medhatithi (study) (by A. R. Joshi)
Vikalpa In Manubhasya 2.79 < [Part 3.22 - Vikalpa]
“Arke cet madhu...” in Manubhasya 2.79 < [Part 2.2 - Arke cet madhu vindeta kimartham parvatam vrajet]
Samuccaya in Manubhasya 3.134 < [Part 3.24 - Samuccaya]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 42 - The Gods Go to Kashyapa < [Book 3 - Bhavishya Parva]
Chapter 48 - The Fruits of the Recitation of the Bharata < [Book 3 - Bhavishya Parva]
Chapter 49 - The Fruits of the Recitation of Harivamsha < [Book 3 - Bhavishya Parva]
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