Sahasrakoti, Sahasrakoṭī, Sahasra-koti, Sahasrakoṭi: 1 definition

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Sahasrakoti 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Sahasrakoti in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Sahasrakoṭī (सहस्रकोटी) refers to “thousand crores (of Gaṇas)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.40 (“The Marriage Procession of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] O sage, Kapāla took five crores and the heroic Sandāraka took six crores of Gaṇas. Kanduka and Kuṇḍaka took a crore of the Gaṇas. Viṣṭambha took eight crores. The leader Pippala joyously went with a thousand crores (sahasrakoṭī). O excellent sage, Sanādaka the hero also took so many. Āveśana went with eight crores. Mahākeśa took a thousand crores. [...]”.

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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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