Dushtadhama, Duṣṭādhama, Dushta-adhama: 1 definition
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Dushtadhama 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 Duṣṭādhama can be transliterated into English as Dustadhama or Dushtadhama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDuṣṭādhama (दुष्टाधम) refers to a “vile and base person”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.44 (“Menā regains consciousness”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing your words, Menā spoke to you—‘O wicked one, get up and go away. You are base (duṣṭādhama-vara)’. When she said thus, Indra and all other gods and the guardians of the quarters came and spoke. [The gods said:—] (O Menā, O daughter of the Pitṛs, listen to our words joyously. This Śiva is the Supreme lord Himself, the bestower of the greatest happiness. He is favourably disposed to good devotees. On seeing your daughter’s severe penance He had appeared before her and granted her the boon.’ [...]”.
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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