Kanjashyama, Kañjaśyāma, Kanja-shyama: 1 definition
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Kanjashyama 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 Kañjaśyāma can be transliterated into English as Kanjasyama or Kanjashyama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKañjaśyāma (कञ्जश्याम) refers to a “blue lotus”, used to describe the appearance of Rāma, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.24. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] There Śiva saw Rāma [together with Lakṣmaṇa] who was searching for Sitā who was deceitfully abducted by Rāvaṇa. Lakṣmaṇa too was there. [...] Satī was surprised at this charmingly strange sport of Śiva. She was deluded by Śiva’s Māyā and spoke to Him. Satī said:—‘[...] How is it that Thou becomest highly delighted and behavest like a devotee on seeing the elder of the two who resembles a blue lotus [viz., kañjaśyāma] (in complexion)?’”.
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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