Palhava: 2 definitions
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Palhava means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexPalhava (पल्हव).—(Pahlavas)1 —defeated by Sagara; allowed to escape with moustaches.2
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPalhava (पल्हव) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pahlava.
Palhava has the following synonyms: Palhaya.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Palhava; (plurals include: Palhavas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 14 - An Account of Sagara < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]
Chapter 13 - The Story of Satyavrata (continued) < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 48 - Sagara keeps his vow < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Chapter 41 - The narrative of Bhārgava Paraśurāma (e) < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XXXI < [Digvijaya Parva]
Section CLXXVII < [Caitraratha Parva]
Section LI < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Origin of the Pallava Dynasty < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 2.1.27 (correct conclusion continued) < [Adhikaraṇa 9 - Sūtras 25-30]