Samayadishika, Samayādiśika, Samaya-adishika: 1 definition
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Samayadishika 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 Samayādiśika can be transliterated into English as Samayadisika or Samayadishika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSamayādiśika (समयादिशिक) refers to “time-indicators”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.1 (“Description of Tripura—the three cities).—Accordingly, after Maya built the three cities: “[...] There were time-indicators (samayādiśika) [samayādiśikaiścaiva], playgrounds and different halls for Vedic studies. There were persons of various types—sinners, virtuous, pious, noble and those of good conduct too. The place was sanctified everywhere by chaste ladies engaged in serving their husbands and averse to evil practices. [...]”.
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: Adishika, Samaya.
Full-text: Adishika, Samayadish.
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