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Literature 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)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaLiterature refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.鈥擳he Puranas comprises a wide range of subject matters such as Astrology, Astronomy, Medicine, Cosmology, Theology, Philosophy, Literature, Grammar, Art, Architecture, Iconography, etc. All these subject matters are generally depicted through stories and narratives in lucid style in the Puranas. The simplicity of the stories and legends of Puranas always helps the reader get the ideas of different aspects of literature very easily.
The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 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 (+12409): Purana, Sahitya, Dhavala, Siddhartha, Bala, Samhita, Pata, Paksha, Shruti, Shaka, Smriti, Mada, Krodha, Sangam, Shodhana, Chandas, Curna, Varna, Rukminivivaha, Varaha.
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Search found 472 books and stories containing Literature, The literature; (plurals include: Literatures, The literatures). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Theory of Comparative Literature < [July 鈥� September, 1982]
Reviews < [May 1939]
India and world Literature < [October 1987 鈥� March 1989]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Systemic review of idiopathic condylar resorption < [2018: Volume 7, October issue 17]
Status of animal-based traditional healing in indigenous medicine < [2020: Volume 9, April issue 4]
Conceptual review of literature related to shushkakshipak and dry eye < [2020: Volume 9, March issue 3]
Indian influences in the Philippines (by Juan R. Francisco)
Introduction (to Indian literature in the Philippines ) < [Chapter 4 - Indian Literature in the Philippines]
Naming the hero after the vanquished < [Chapter 4 - Indian Literature in the Philippines]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati D膩sa)
Verse 2.1.195 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lord鈥檚 Manifestation and His Instructions on K峁涐梗峁嘺-sa峁卥墨rtana]
Verse 1.11.42 < [Chapter 11 - Meeting with 艢r墨 莫艣vara Pur墨]
Verse 1.10.22 < [Chapter 10 - Marriage with 艢r墨 Lak峁墨priy膩]
The sacred complex of Billeswar Devalaya (study) (by Rajesh Kakati)
Part 6 - Methodology < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Part 8 - Review of Literature < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Part 1 - Introduction鈥擝illeswar Devalaya as a sacred complex < [Chapter 7 - Establishing Bilweswar Devalaya as a Sacred Complex]
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
1. Archaeology and History < [Chapter 10 - Concluding Remarks]
1. Introduction to Ratna-shastra (gemmology) literature < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
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