Mahashira, Mahāśira: 2 definitions
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Mahashira 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 Mahāśira can be transliterated into English as Mahasira or Mahashira, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexMahāśira (महाशिर).—A Dānava.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 6. 7; Vāyu-purāṇa 68. 7.
Mahāśira (महाशिर) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.9.14) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Mahāśira) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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)
Starts with: Mahashirah-Pradhani, Mahashirahsamudbhava, Mahashiras.
Full-text: Mahashiras, Mahashirah-Pradhani, Purushapundarika, Vishrava, Mahashura, Pundarika.
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List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 9: The future Vāsudevas < [Chapter VI]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 6 - Glorification of The Race of Danu < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 32 - Description of Creation (3): The family of Kaśyapa < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 2 - Satī’s Arrival at Dakṣa’s Sacrifice < [Section 1 - Kedāra-khaṇḍa]