Paurushasukta, Pauruṣasūkta, Paurusha-Sukta: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Pauruṣasūkta can be transliterated into English as Paurusasukta or Paurushasukta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexPauruṣasūkta (पौरुषसूक्त).—Puruṣa sūkta of the Ṛg Veda to be recited before digging a tank. (See Puruṣa Sūkta, s.v.)*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 58. 34. 36.
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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