Samaghosha, Sāmaghoṣa: 1 definition

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Samaghosha 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 Sāmaghoṣa can be transliterated into English as Samaghosa or Samaghosha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Samaghosha in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Sāmaghoṣa (सामघोष).—Chanting of sāma veda identified with the voice of the Varāha (avatār);1 also Sāmaghoṣa.2

  • 1) Matsya-purāṇa 248. 69.
  • 2) Vāyu-purāṇa 62. 137.
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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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