Maricakashyapa, Marīcakaśyapa, Marica-Kashyapa: 1 definition
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Maricakashyapa 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.
The Sanskrit term Marīcakaśyapa can be transliterated into English as Maricakasyapa or Maricakashyapa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Marichakashyapa.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexMarīcakaśyapa (मरीचकश्यप).—A Prajāpati; husband of Aditī and father of the Ādityas.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 30. 72; 50. 168; 52. 95; 67. 43; 100. 20; 101. 35 and 49.
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)
Partial matches: Marica, Kashyapa.
Full-text: Vesha.
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