Ashcaryasambhuta, Aścaryasaṃbhūta, Ashcarya-sambhuta: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Aścaryasaṃbhūta can be transliterated into English as Ascaryasambhuta or Ashcaryasambhuta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Ashcharyasambhuta.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAścaryasaṃbhūta (अश्चर्यसंभूत) refers to a “wonderfully constructed (aerial chariot)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.7 (“Commencement of the War”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “Accompanied by the great army of the gods and the guardians of the quarters, lord Indra seated Kumāra on an elephant and rushed forward. Great war-drums, Dundubhis, Bherīs and Tūryas, lutes, flutes and Mṛdaṅgas were sounded and the Gandharvas sang war songs. Leaving the elephant to lord Indra, Kumāra got in an aerial chariot of wonderful build (aścaryasaṃbhūta) and studded with different sets of gems. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Ashcarya, Sambhuta.
Full-text: Sambhuta.
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