Samaradhya, Samārādhya, Sam-aradhya: 2 definitions
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Samaradhya 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 TranslationSamārādhya (समाराध्य) refers to “having worshipped (with devotion)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.34 (“The Story of Anaraṇya”).—Accordingly, after king Anaraṇya was advised: “[...] Anaraṇya went to the forest, performed great penance, and worshipped (samārādhya) Śiva with devotion. In the end, he attained Śivaloka free from all ailments. The eldest son of the king, Kīrtimān, virtuously ruled over the kingdom and tended the subjects like his own children”.
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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusSamārādhya (समाराध्य) refers to “courtesies (offered to someone out of respect)”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 1, “on the origin of elephants”]: “[...] 10. Then the noble sages reported these facts hearing which the king of Aṅga [=Romapāda] went thither, and paid respects to the hermit with foot-water and other courtesies (samārādhya), and asked him all about his family and (personal) name and the rest (of his history), being curious to hear. But when that blameless hermit made no reply to him, the king pressed him yet again with questions, bowing low in homage. [...]”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Samkhya thoughts in the Mahabharata (by Shini M.V.)
The four manners of life < [Chapter 3 - The Philosophical Tenets in the Śānti-parva]