Pauranika, aka: Paurāṇika; 9 Definition(s)
Pauranika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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.
Arthashastra (politics and welfare)
Paurāṇika (पौराणिक) refers to a type of profession mentioned in the Śukranītisāra 2.128-188.—The Śukranītisāra is a Sanskrit work on ethics by Śukrācārya comprised of four chapters. The second chapter (uvarājādikṛtya, “the duties of the royal princes and the like”) describes a large number of varied topics, eg., it contains observations on the ministers, priests, sacive, treasury, a large number of officers and employees (such as a Paurāṇika).Source: archive.org: Studies in Kautilya Vocabulary
Paurāṇika (पौराणिक) refers to “the brahmana who recites Purana” and represents an official title designating one of the seventy-two officers (niyoga) of the Bāhattaraniyogādhipati circle, according to the Inscriptional glossary of Andhra Pradesh (Śāsana-śabdakośāmu). The bāhattaraniyoga-adhipati is the highest executive officer of this circle (including a Paurāṇika). For example: During the reign of Gaṇapatideva, the area extending between Pānagal to Mārjavāḍi was entrusted to Gaṇḍapeṇḍāru Gangayasāhiṇi as Bāhattaraniyogādhipati. Later on, this office was entrusted to Kāyastha Jannigadeva.Source: Shodhganga: Kakati Ganapatideva and his times (artha)
Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्र, arthaśāstra) literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
- 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 8. 83; Matsya-purāṇa 114. 3; Vāyu-purāṇa 45. 71; 70. 76; 88. 67, 114, 168; 101. 72.
- 2) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 63. 69, 113.
- 3) Ib. III. 63. 168.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
In the Paurānika trimurty concept, Brahma, Viṣṇu and Rudra preside over creation, sustenance and dissolution functions. They are representatives of Śatva, Rajas and Tamas. According to Yāska, they derive from the Vedic triplet Agni (Fire God), Āditya (Sun God) and Vāyu (Air God).Source: Hindupedia: The Hindu Encyclopedia
India history and geogprahy
Paurāṇika.—(EI 30; BL), a reciter of the Purāṇas; also pro- bably, an astrologer. Cf. Vyāsa. Note: paurāṇika is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as 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.
Languages of India and abroad
paurāṇika (पौराणिक).—m (S) A Brahman well-read in the Puran̤s; or a public expounder of them.Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary
paurāṇika (पौराणिक).—m A Bra'hman well-read in the Pura'ns;or a public expounder of them. n Virility. Strength, power, vigour.Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Paurāṇika (पौराणिक).—a. (-kī f.) [पुराण-ठक् (purāṇa-ṭhak)]
1) Belonging to the past, ancient.
2) Belonging to the Purāṇas or derived from them.
3) Versed in the legends of the past.
4) Versed in the science of architecture (śilpaśāstra); Mb.1.51.15 (com.).
-kaḥ 1 A Brāhmaṇa well-versed in the Purāṇas, a public reader of the Purāṇas.
2) A mythologist.Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary
(-kaḥ-kī-kaṃ) Of or belonging to the Puranas, Pauranic. m.
(-kaḥ) A Brahman, well read in the Puranas, a mythologist. E. purāṇa, and ṭhak aff.Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family. Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Search found 11 books and stories containing Pauranika, Paurāṇika; (plurals include: Pauranikas, Paurāṇikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 1 - The discussion among Vyāsa, Śaunaka and others < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Chapter 9 - The mode of interpreting the Praṇava < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Chapter 1 - Origin of the sacred lore < [Section 7.1 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (1)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.321 < [Section XLI - The Treatment of Brāhmaṇas]
Verse 3.134 < [Section VIII - Śrāddhas]
Vedānta-sūtras Part II (by George Thibaut)
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)