Upamaya, Upamāya: 1 definition
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Upamaya 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)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexUpamāya (उपमाय).—A son and commander of Bhaṇḍa.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 21. 84; 26. 49.
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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Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Alankara Sastra (English study) (by V. Raghavan)
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Abhijnana Sakuntalam (with translation and notes) (by Bidhubhusan Goswami)
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Chapter 4: Translation and notes < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Chapter 1: Translation and notes < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Abhijnana Shakuntala (synthetic study) (by Ramendra Mohan Bose)
Chapter 1 - Prathama-anka (prathamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]
Chapter 5 - Pancama-anka (pancamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]