Riddle: 7 definitions
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Riddle means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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 VisnudharmottarapuranaRiddles and Rhymes refers to one of the 鈥渟ixty four kinds of Art鈥�, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.鈥擟f. the Sanskrit 笔谤补丑别濒颈办腻, which refers to 鈥渃omposing and solving riddles and rhymes鈥�.鈥擨ndian 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 (啶曕げ啶�, 办补濒腻) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
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 (+192): Prahelika, Drishtakuta, Pravahli, Vipadika, Ukhana, Vancita, Prashnaduti, Ahana, Paheli, Praheli, Sankhyata, Vacanaka, Prakalpita, Pramushita, Kuhedem, Lapika, Kshipti, Pariharika, Pravahlika, Humana.
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Search found 140 books and stories containing Riddle, Riddles; (plurals include: Riddles, Riddleses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
South-Indian Horizons (by Jean-Luc Chevillard)
Chapter 16 - R膩m膩ya峁嘺 Allusions in Tamil Riddles < [Section 1 - Studies in Devotional, Contemporary, Classical and Folk Literatures]
Chapter 3 - Triumph of Tobacco: The Tamil Experience < [Section 4 - Mixed-song or Parip膩峁璦l or Satura]
Chapter 14 - Configuration of Natural Elements in the Mountain songs < [Section 1 - Studies in Devotional, Contemporary, Classical and Folk Literatures]
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 214: Pu峁囜箛a-Nad墨-j膩taka < [Book II - Dukanip膩ta]
Jataka 414: J膩gara-j膩taka < [Volume 3]
Jataka 546: The Mah膩-Ummagga-j膩taka < [Volume 6]
Polonius in Denmark < [April 鈥� June, 1982]
The Serpent Queen -Manasa by Anjan K. Nath < [July 鈥� September, 2005]
Riddle of Life < [January 鈥� March, 1981]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Oral Literature and Vernacular Architecture of Assam < [Chapter 9]
Youth Dormitory (Deka-chang) < [Chapter 8]
Defining Folklore < [Chapter 9]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on the A艣vamedha, or horse-sacrifice < [Notes]
The use of riddles in eastern fiction < [Notes]
Notes on the motif of laughter < [Notes]
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 31 - The Leopard And The Mouse-deer < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Story 19 - The Faithless Princess < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
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