Rukmashukra, Rukmaśukra: 1 definition
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Rukmashukra 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 Rukmaśukra can be transliterated into English as Rukmasukra or Rukmashukra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaRukmaśukra (रुक्मशुक्र).—A son of Priyavrata the brother of Uttānapāda. Prajāpati Viśvakarmā gave in marriage to Priyavrata, his two daughters Surūpā and Barhiṣmatī, who were exceedingly beautiful and good-natured. By the first wife, ten sons were born to him. Devī Bhāgavata, Skandha 8).
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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Full-text: Idhmajihva, Ghritaprishtha, Yajnabahu, Barhishmati, Mahavira, Devayani.
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The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)