Satyeshu, Satyeṣu: 2 definitions

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Satyeshu 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 Satyeṣu can be transliterated into English as Satyesu or Satyeshu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

Source: ISKCON Press: Glossary

Satyeṣu (सत्येषु).—Another brother of King Suśarma, the King of the Trigartas. He was killed by Arjuna during the Kurukṣetra war.

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

1) Satyeṣu (सत्येषु).—Brother of Suśarmā the King of Trigarta. It is mentioned in Mahābhārata, Droṇa Parva, Chapter 17, and Śalya Parva, Chapter 27, that this Satyeṣu was killed by Arjuna in the Bhārata-battle.

2) Satyeṣu (सत्येषु).—A Rākṣasa (giant). Mention is made about this giant who had ruled over the world in ancient days and had to go, leaving this world due to fate, in Mahābhārata, Śānti Parva, Chapter 227, Verse 51.

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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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