Pushpadamshtra, Puṣpadaṃṣṭra: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Pushpadamshtra 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 Puṣpadaṃṣṭra can be transliterated into English as Puspadamstra or Pushpadamshtra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaPuṣpadaṃṣṭra (पुष्पदंष्ट्र).—A prominent serpent of the family of Kaśyapa. (Śloka 12, Chapter 35, Ādi Parva).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Puṣpadaṃṣṭra (पुष्पदंष्ट्र).—A Kādraveya Nāga.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 7. 35.
1b) A thousand-hooded snake.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 6. 40.
Puṣpadaṃṣṭra (पुष्पदंष्ट्र) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.35.12) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Puṣpadaṃṣṭra) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (itihasa)Puṣpadaṃṣṭra is the name of a Serpent (sarpa) mentioned in the thirty-fifth chapter (verses 4-17) of the Ādiparva of the Mahābhārata.—Accordingly, Sauti, on being implored by Śaunaka to name all the serpents in the course of the sarpa-sattra, tells him that it is humanly impossible to give a complete list because of their sheer multiplicity; but would name the prominent ones in accordance with their significance [e.g., Puṣpadaṃṣṭra].
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryPuṣpadaṃṣṭra (पुष्पदंष्ट्र).—m. the name of a demon.
Puṣpadaṃṣṭra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms puṣpa and daṃṣṭra (दंष्ट्र).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryPuṣpadaṃṣṭra (पुष्पदंष्ट्र):—[=puṣpa-daṃṣṭra] [from puṣpa > puṣ] m. ‘having f° for fangs’, Name of a serpent-demon, [Mahābhārata]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
Search found 5 books and stories containing Pushpadamshtra, Puṣpadaṃṣṭra, Puspadamstra, Pushpa-damshtra, Puṣpa-daṃṣṭra, Puspa-damstra; (plurals include: Pushpadamshtras, Puṣpadaṃṣṭras, Puspadamstras, damshtras, daṃṣṭras, damstras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 63 - Origin of Devas and others (devādi-sṛṣṭi) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 7 - Different dynasties enumerated < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]