Purottama, Pura-uttama: 1 definition
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Purottama 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPurottama (पुरोत्तम) refers to “excellent cities”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.1 (“Description of Tripura—the three cities”).—Accordingly, as the sons of Tāraka-Asura said to Brahmā: “[...] We wish to become free from old age and death. In the three worlds we shall subject all others to death. Of what avail are riches, vast earth, excellent cities (purottama), other sorts of vast enjoyments or big positions and power? If one is to be swallowed by death in five days, O Brahmā, everything else belonging to him is futile. This is our decisive thought”.
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: Pura, Uttama.
Starts with: Purottamapura.
Ends with: Nupurottama.
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