Rishabhadvipa, aka: Ṛṣabhadvīpa, Rishabha-dvipa; 2 Definition(s)
Introduction
Rishabhadvipa 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.
The Sanskrit term Ṛṣabhadvīpa can be transliterated into English as Rsabhadvipa or Rishabhadvipa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Itihasa (narrative history)
Ṛṣabhadvīpa (ऋषभद्वीप) refers to the name of a Tīrtha (pilgrim’s destination) mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.82.139). Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Ṛṣabha-dvīpa) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
(Source): JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesItihasa (इतिहास, itihāsa) refers to ‘epic history’ and represents a branch of Sanskrit literature which popularly includes 1) the eighteen major Puranas, 2) the Mahabharata and 3) the Ramayana. It is a branch of Vedic Hinduism categorised as smriti literature (‘that which is remembered’) as opposed to shruti literature (‘that which is transmitted verbally’).
Purana
Ṛṣabhadvīpa (ऋषभद्वीप).—A holy place on the banks of the river Sarasvatī. Mahābhārata, Vana Parva, Chapter 84 says that by bathing in this place, one would obtain Devavimāna.
(Source): archive.org: Puranic Encyclopaedia
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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