Asuram, Āsuram: 1 definition
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Asuram 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaĀsuram (आसुरम्).—A form of marriage. (See VIVĀHA).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Acuramanam, Acuramantiri, Asuramaya, Asurantaka.
Ends with (+33): A-ciranacuram, Akantukacuram, Amacuram, Anavasuram, Apicaracuram, Apikatacuram, Apishankacuram, Asasuram, Avushata-kantacuram, Camacuram, Camaniyacuram, Cannipatacuram, Cannivatacuram, Captacuram, Cattacuram, Cerpanacuram, Cetacuram, Citacuram, Cotacacuram, Cuttacuram.
Full-text: Asura, Acuramanam, Vatrabhu, Ashtavivakam, Porulkol, Arshas, Manam.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Asuram, Āsuram; (plurals include: Asurams, Āsurams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 16.6 < [Chapter 16 - Daivāsura-sampada-yoga]
Verse 7.15 < [Chapter 7 - Vijñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Realization of Transcendental Knowledge)]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 82 - Hymn of purification (vyapohana-stava) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Gita’s Ethics (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
2. Law of karma < [Chapter 2 - Pre-suppositions of The Gita’s Ethics]