Shashimaulicarita, Śaśimaulicarita, Shashimauli-carita: 1 definition
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Shashimaulicarita 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 Śaśimaulicarita can be transliterated into English as Sasimaulicarita or Shashimaulicarita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Shashimaulicharita.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚaśimaulicarita (शशिमौलिचरित) refers to the “narrative of the moon-crested lord”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.12 (“The Gods go back to their abodes”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “Thus the exalted narrative of the moon-crested lord (śaśimaulicarita) [etatte kathitaṃ sarvaṃ caritaṃ śaśimaulinaḥ] indicative of the annihilation of Tripuras coupled with the great divine sports has been narrated to you. It is conducive to wealth, fame, and longevity. It increases prosperity and possession of food-grains. It yields heavenly pleasure and salvation. What else do you wish to hear? He who reads and hears the exalted narrative will enjoy all pleasures here and attain salvation hereafter”.
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: Carita, Shashimauli.
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