Rudrashiras, Rudraśiras, Rudra-shiras: 1 definition
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Rudrashiras 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 Rudraśiras can be transliterated into English as Rudrasiras or Rudrashiras, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationRudraśiras (रुद्रशिरस्) refers to the “head of Rudra”, and is used as an epithet of Brahmā, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.20. Accordingly as Śiva said to Brahmā:—“[...] in this very form (of a bull) whereon I sit, you shall perform penance with pleasure in your heart and desire for propitiating me. You will acquire the glory of being called ‘the head of Rudra’ [viz., Rudraśiras] in the world. You will be the accomplisher of rites for brahmins of great repute. Discharge of semen is the act of human beings and as you have done the same, you will be born as a man and be roaming over the earth. When you wander over the earth in this form, people will be asking, “What is there on the head of Brahmā?” and you shall reply “Śiva”. Any body who has committed the sin of outraging the modesty of another man’s wife will be free from that sin if he eagerly hears your story. [...]”.
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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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 82 - Greatness of Suparṇeśvara (Suparṇa-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 78 - Greatness of Rudraśīrṣa < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 36 - Greatness of Citreśvarī Pīṭha < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]