Vratanta, Vratānta, Vrata-anta: 1 definition
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Vratanta 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVratānta (व्रतान्त) refers to the “concluding period of holy rites”, according to Śivapurāṇa 1.15. Accordingly, regarding the benefit in the rites of Devayajña:—“[...] that period [viz, of complete Solar eclipse (sūryagrahaṇa)] is specially holy inasmuch as it is intended for the alleviation of the after-effects of poison. The birth-star, and the concluding period of holy rites (vratānta) are of the same efficacy as the period of Solar eclipse”.
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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