Ashramapati, Āśramapati, Ashrama-pati: 1 definition
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Ashramapati 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 Āśramapati can be transliterated into English as Asramapati or Ashramapati, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationĀśramapati (आश्रमपति) refers to the “lord of all āśramas”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.38. Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] a king holds in his body parts of the eight guardians of the worlds (i.e., aṣṭalokapāla). Hence a king is the most excellent lord of all varṇas and āśramas [i.e., varṇa-āśrama-pati]. He is the supreme lord. The Vedas say clearly that the king consists of all Devas. Hence, O sage, I am that great deity. Hence a king is nobler than a Brahmin. Take the example of Cyavana. Hence I am not to be disrespected by you. I am to be honoured always”.
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: Ashrama, Pati.
Full-text: Varnapati.
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