Veshyadharma, Veśyādharma: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Veśyādharma can be transliterated into English as Vesyadharma or Veshyadharma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Veśyādharma (वेश्याधर्म).—The life and duties of a dancing girl; Ūrvaśī suffered for adopting it;1 to serve as courtesans in the palace, temples and also those who are prepared to spend money on them. They in turn were to give gifts in days of festivals;2 residence of, plan for.3

  • 1) Matsya-purāṇa 6. 1. 31.
  • 2) Ib. 70. 19, 28-33.
  • 3) Ib. 254. 23.
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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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