Rajasasarga, Rājasasarga, Rajasa-sarga: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationRājasasarga (राजससर्ग) or Arvāksrotas refers to the “human creation” (creation of human beings) and represents the fourth of the nine classes of cosmic creation (sarga), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.15:—“[...] then the Rājasasarga, otherwise known as Arvāksrotas—the human creation which was a great aspirant, appeared at the bidding of Lord Śiva. [...] I cannot adequately describe the divisions and sub-divisions of all these types of creation (e.g., Rājasasarga). [...]”.
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: Rajasa, Sarga.
Full-text: Arvaksrotas, Vaikrita, Sarga.
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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 15 - The manifestation of Rudra < [Section 2.1 - Rudra-saṃhitā (1): Sṛśṭi-khaṇḍa]