Agnisharma, Agniśarma, Agniśarmā: 2 definitions
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Agnisharma 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 terms Agniśarma and Agniśarmā can be transliterated into English as Agnisarma or Agnisharma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaAgniśarmā (अग्निशर्मा).—(See the word VIDYUDDYOTA).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexAgniśarma (अग्निशर्म).—A mānasa ṛtvik at Brahmā's yāga, created five Agnis from his face.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 106. 34, 41.
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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Starts with: Agnisharman, Agnisharmarya, Agnisharmayana.
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