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Foreign language 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: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaForeign languages were commonly studied, as part of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf the Sanskrit Deśabhāṣāvijñāna, which refers to the “knowledge of languages of other provinces and of various dialects”.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
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 16 books and stories containing Foreign language; (plurals include: Foreign languages). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
English Problems and Indian Solutions < [January – March, 1998]
English in India < [October 1964]
Sciences and the Indian Languages < [Jan-Feb 1940]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 2 - A Buddhist view on the land of India < [Chapter XL - The Four Fearlessnesses and the Four Unobstructed Knowledges]
Bhūmi 9: the ground of good wisdom (sādhumatī) < [Chapter XX - (2nd series): Setting out on the Mahāyāna]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
Sūtras 17-29 < [Part III - Powers]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 94 - Thirumuruganpoondi or Tirumurukanpunti (Hymn 49) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
Chapter 2 - Practical Education < [Discourse 2 - The Ideal of Education]
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