Brahmastri, Brahmastrī, Brahma-stri: 1 definition

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Brahmastri 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Brahmastrī (ब्रह्मस्त्री) is the name of a River, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched”).—Accordingly, as Himavat prepared the wedding of Menā and Śiva: “[...] The brilliant rivers, Śoṇabhadra and others came delightfully to be present at the marriage of Śiva and Śivā. All the rivers bedecked in ornaments came lovingly in divine forms at the marriage of Śiva and Śivā. The rivers Godāvarī Yamunā Brahmastrī and Veṇikā came to attend the marriage of Śiva and Śivā. [...]”.

Note: The river Brahmastrī can be identified with the river Sarasvatī See Note 35 P. 47.

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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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