Pashubhumi, Paśubhūmi, Pashu-bhumi: 2 definitions
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Pashubhumi 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 Paśubhūmi can be transliterated into English as Pasubhumi or Pashubhumi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaPaśubhūmi (पशुभूमि).—The country of Nepal. The place got the name of Paśubhūmi because it is located near the birth place of Paśupati (Śiva). (Chapter 30, Śloka 9, Sabhā Parva).
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesPaśubhūmi (पशुभूमि) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.27.8) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Paśu-bhūmi) 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.
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Partial matches: Pashu, Bhumi, Pacu.
Full-text: Anrita.
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