Navyashrama, Nāvyāśrama, Navya-ashrama: 1 definition

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Navyashrama 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 Nāvyāśrama can be transliterated into English as Navyasrama or Navyashrama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Nāvyāśrama (नाव्याश्रम).—An āśrama built by Lomapāda Maharṣi. Ṛṣyaśṛṅga came to Lomapāda’s country in a boat. Hence the name Nāvyāśrama (See under Ṛṣyaśṛṅga.

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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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