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Suvarnarajata, ܱṇaᲹٲ: 4 definitions

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In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Suvarnarajata in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ܱṇaᲹٲ (सुवर्णरज�) refers to “gold and silver� (suitable for a marriage ceremony)�, according to the Śivapurṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched�).—Accordingly, as Himavat prepared the wedding of Men and Śiva: “[...] Then he began collecting foodstuffs and other requisite articles intended for the performance of the marriage. [...] Tanks were built for butter, spirituous beverages, sweet juices of various kinds and rice preparations of various sorts. Different kinds of pickles and side dishes were prepared that might appeal to Śiva’s Gaṇas and the gods. Different kinds of valuable garments purified in fire were kept ready. Gems and jewels of different kinds, gold, silver (ܱṇaᲹٲ) and other articles were gathered duly. [...]�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, purṇas) 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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In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Suvarnarajata in Mahayana glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

ܱṇaᲹٲ (सुवर्णरज�) refers to “gold and silver�, according to Mahprajñpramitśstra (chapter 19).—Accordingly, “Furthermore, some say that generosity is the cause and condition (hetupratyaya) for obtaining the thirty-two marks. Why is that? [...] As one gives fine garments (vastra), seats (śⲹԲ), gold and silver (ܱṇaᲹٲ), pearls and jewels (ṇiٲԲ), one obtains the marks consisting of having a golden-colored (ܱṇaṇa) body and fine skin (ūṣm󲹱). [...]�.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahyna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñpramit ūٰ.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Suvarnarajata in Sanskrit glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ܱṇaᲹٲ (सुवर्णरज�).—[adjective] of gold and silver.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) ܱṇaᲹٲ (सुवर्णरज�):—[=-ṇa-Ჹٲ] [from -ṇa] mf()n. made or consisting of gold and silver, [Brhmaṇa]

2) [v.s. ...] n. [plural] g° and s°, [Rmyaṇa]

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). 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.

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