Narayanasthana, Narayana-sthana, Nārāyaṇasthāna: 2 definitions
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Narayanasthana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaNārāyaṇasthāna (नारायणस्थान).—(ŚĀLAGRĀMATĪRTHA). A sacred place where Mahāviṣṇu is always present. Brahmā, Devas, Sannyāsins, Ādityas, Vasus. and Rudras are also ever present here in the service of Viṣṇu. Viṣṇu is called. Śālagrāma as he is being thus worshipped at Śālagrāma. Those who visit the place will enjoy the fruits of Aśvamedha yajña and ascend to Vaikuṇṭha. (Vana Parva, Chapter 84, Verse 115).
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.
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary study (history)Nārāyaṇasthāna (नारायणस्थान) is the name of a sacred spot mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—Nārāyaṇasthāna of Nīlamata may be identified with Nārastān in the Tral valley.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Sthana, Narayana.
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