Rushavishta, Ruṣāviṣṭa, Rusha-avishta: 1 definition
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Rushavishta 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 Ruṣāviṣṭa can be transliterated into English as Rusavista or Rushavishta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Ruṣāviṣṭa (रुषाविष्ट) refers to “becoming furious”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.8 (“The battle between the gods and Asuras”).—Accordingly, after Nārada spoke to Vīrabhadra: “On hearing your words, the leader of the Gaṇas Vīrabhadra became furious (ruṣāviṣṭa) but spoke to you with palms joined in reverence”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Rusha, Avishta.
Full-text: Avishta.
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