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In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Tiryaksrota (तिर्यक्स्रोत).—At the beginning of creation and when the whole was enveloped in darkness a cross current passed in and resulted in a second universe: 28 parts, 11 senses, 9 udayas, 8 stars; light in as also out; this resulted in sātvika.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 6. 41-7, 56.
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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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