Ribhava, Ṛbhava: 1 definition
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Ribhava 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.
The Sanskrit term Ṛbhava can be transliterated into English as Rbhava or Ribhava, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexṚbhava (ऋभव).—One of the five groups of gods of Cākṣuṣa epoch.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 9. 24.
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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Search found 4 books and stories containing Ribhava, Ṛbhava, Rbhava; (plurals include: Ribhavas, Ṛbhavas, Rbhavas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.7.40 < [Chapter 7 - Description of the Conquest of All Directions]
The Sun-Worshipping Sakadvipiya Brahmanas (by Martina Palladino)
1. Sanskrit text < [Chapter 1 - The Purāṇic Sections]
Abhijnana Shakuntala (synthetic study) (by Ramendra Mohan Bose)
Chapter 7 - Saptama-anka (saptamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]