Udaka-purvam, Udaka-pūrvam: 1 definition
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryUdaka-pūrvam.—(IA 7), also expressed as udaka-atisargeṇa, ‘with libations of water’; refers to the custom of pouring water in the hand of the donee while making the ceremonial gift of an object which cannot be placed in the latter's hands. Cf. Dra- vyasya nāma gṛhnīyād=dadān=īti tathā vadet | toyaṃ dadyāt=tato haste dāne vidhir=ayaṃ smṛtaḥ || (Agni Purāṇa, Ch. 209, verses 49-50). Note: udaka-pūrvam is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Udaka-pūrvam.—cf. udaka-atisargeṇa, udakena, tila-darbh-odaka- pavitra-pāṇinā, kuśa-lalā-pūta-hasta-udakena, etc. Note: udaka-pūrvam is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, 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.
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Partial matches: Udaka, Purvam.
Full-text: Salila-purvaka, Dhara-purvakam, Udakena, Udaka-sarga, Sa-til-odaka, Kusha-lata-puta-hasta-udakena, Tila-darbh-odaka-pavitra-panina, Udakadhara.
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