Rishyanta, Ṛṣyanta, Riṣyanta: 1 definition
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Rishyanta 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 terms Ṛṣyanta and Riṣyanta can be transliterated into English as Rsyanta or Rishyanta or Risyanta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1) Ṛṣyanta (ऋष्यन्त).—The son of Upadānavī.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 49. 10.
2) Riṣyanta (रिष्यन्त).—Son of Mānasa.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 70. 30.
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: Narishyanta.
Full-text: Narishyanta, Dama, Manasa.
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The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 2.1m - The Paurava Dynasty < [Chapter 3 - Historical aspects in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Puru dynasty < [Chapter 6 - Human history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
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