Oshadhiprastha, Oṣadhiprastha, Oshadhi-prastha, Oṣadhīprastha: 6 definitions
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Oshadhiprastha 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 terms Oṣadhiprastha and Oṣadhīprastha can be transliterated into English as Osadhiprastha or Oshadhiprastha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramOṣadhiprastha (ओषधिप्रस्थ) is the name of a sacred region, according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā.—Accordingly, “[...] Then, in the terrible Age of Strife she, the three-eyed (goddess) Maṅgalā, descended into the Northern Cave (uttaragahvara) in the district (viṣaya) of Odyāna. Siddhanātha also (descended) there into (his spiritual) lineage (santati). Having thus flown up (oḍḍīya) in the body he obtained lordship and so is famous in all respects by the name of the venerable Oḍīśa. The place there is Oṣadhiprastha and she is praised as the auspicious one of the universe”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationOṣadhiprastha (ओषधिप्रस्थ) or Auṣadhiprastha refers to the penance-grove of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.18 (“Description of the perturbation caused by Kāma”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “After going there, the haughty Kāma, deluded by Śiva’s magic power, stationed himself, after first spreading the enchanting power of Spring all around. The enchanting influence of Spring spread everywhere around Oṣadhiprastha, the penance-grove of Śiva, the supreme lord, O excellent sage. O great sage, the groves bloomed with special exuberance, O excellent sage, due to his power. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryOṣadhiprastha (ओषधिप्रस्थ) or Oṣadhīprastha (ओषधीप्रस्थ).—the capital of Himālaya; तत्प्रयातौषधिप्रस्थं स्थितये हिमवत्पुरम् (tatprayātauṣadhiprasthaṃ sthitaye himavatpuram) Kumārasambhava 6.33,36.
Derivable forms: oṣadhiprasthaḥ (ओषधिप्रस्थः), oṣadhīprasthaḥ (ओषधीप्रस्थः).
Oṣadhiprastha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms oṣadhi and prastha (प्रस्थ).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryOṣadhiprastha (ओषधिप्रस्थ):—[=oṣa-dhi-prastha] [from oṣa-dhi] n. Name of the city of Himālaya, [Kumāra-sambhava]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Oshadhi, Prastha, Oshati.
Starts with: Oshadhiprasthanagara.
Full-text: Himavatpura, Abhishyandavamana, Garvi, Uttaragahvara, Oddiya, Uddiya, Ardhendu, Ardhendumaulin, Aushadhiprastha, Odyanapitha, Udyanapitha, Odisha, Prastha, Odyana, Nada.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 77 - Importance of Harāśraya Vedikā < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 31 - Agastya’s Departure to the South < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]
Chapter 23 - Himavān Consoled < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 18 - Description of the perturbation caused by Kāma < [Section 2.3 - Rudra-saṃhitā (3): Pārvatī-khaṇḍa]
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