Samshlishya, Saṃśliṣya, Sam-shlishya: 1 definition
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Samshlishya 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 Saṃśliṣya can be transliterated into English as Samslisya or Samshlishya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSaṃśliṣya (संश्लिष्य) refers to “embracing”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.55 (“Śiva returns to Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Controlling herself a little [Menā] called Pārvatī to her when her agitation due to imminent separation became all the more unbearable. Embracing (saṃśliṣya) her she cried loudly and frequently. Pārvatī too cried uttering piteous words. The beloved of the mountain as well as her daughter became unconscious due to grief. The wives of the gods too fainted on hearing Pārvatī cry. [...]”.
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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