Apsarashreshtha, Apsaraśreṣṭha, Apsara-shreshtha: 1 definition
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Apsarashreshtha 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 Apsaraśreṣṭha can be transliterated into English as Apsarasrestha or Apsarashreshtha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Apsaraśreṣṭha (अप्सरश्रेष्ठ) refers to the “excellent nymphs”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle”).—Accordingly, as Gaṇeśa fought with Śiva’s Gaṇas: “In the meantime the excellent nymphs (apsaraśreṣṭha) came there with flowers and sandal paste in their hands. You and other gods who were eager to witness the fight came there. O excellent sage, the excellent pathway of the firmament was entirely filled by them. Seeing the battle they were much surprised. Such a battle had never been witnessed by them before. [...]”.
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: Shreshtha, Apsaras.
Full-text: Shreshtha.
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