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Puranic

Puranic

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About the Puranas, old Hindu religious stories and texts
  • adjective
  • /pʊˈrɑːnɪk/
  • Literature
: puranico
  • The Puranic texts provide valuable insights into ancient Hindu beliefs and practices.
  • Puranic rituals

Examples

  • Puranic wedding rites and rituals are associated with the orthodox Hindus (Sanatanists), to which the majority of Hindus belong.

    Academic text (1994)

  • For example, a Vedic marriage ritual performed by an Arya Samaj priest may be preferred by members of both sects because it is less elaborate and takes less time compared to the Puranic ritual.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Another indication of high caste identity associated with the Babujees is the performance of the Tilak ritual prior to weddings, following Puranic ritual traditions.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Many Hindus celebrate festivals that are rooted in Puranic traditions and stories.

  • Scholars study Puranic literature to understand the historical context of Hinduism.

Surface Forms

Puranic positive

Morphology

Puranic = Purana (transparent) = Purana + ic

Standard adjective formation with '-ic' meaning 'relating to' the Purana(s); the meaning is directly derived from the base term.

Etymology

The word Puranic comes from the Sanskrit word purāṇa, which means 'old' or 'ancient' and names the Puranas, the old Hindu stories and teachings. So something Puranic is 'related to those ancient texts and traditions'.