Aushadhiprastha, Auṣadhiprastha, Aushadhi-prastha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Auṣadhiprastha can be transliterated into English as Ausadhiprastha or Aushadhiprastha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAuṣadhiprastha (औषधिप्रस्थ) (Cf. Oṣadhiprastha) was the capital of Himavat, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.5.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada the birth of Menā’s daughter:—“[...] She made clay idol of the Goddess and worshipped her by offering various things on the banks of the Gaṅgā in Auṣadhiprastha. On some days she observed a complete fast. On some days she observed sacred rites. Some days wind alone constituted her food and some days she drank only water. With her mind fixed on Śivā, Menā passed twenty seven years with pleasure and brilliant lustre. [...]”.
Note: Cf. Kālidāsa’s Kumāra 6. 33, 36. The name [auṣadhiprastha] indicates that it was a market place for the mountainous herbs.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Aushadhi, Prastha.
Full-text: Sagana, Bhudhareshvara, Oshadhiprastha, Samarpana, Varcas, Dhritavrata, Mrishta, Himavatpura.
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