Samsprisha, Saṃspṛśa, Sam-sprisha: 1 definition
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Samsprisha 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 Saṃspṛśa can be transliterated into English as Samsprsa or Samsprisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Saṃspṛśa (संस्पृश) refers to “clapping” (one’s calves and thighs), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.14 (“The Gaṇas argue and wrangle”).—Accordingly, after Pārvatī’s friends spoke to Gaṇeśa: “On hearing the words of the friend and his mother Gaṇeśvara became highly delighted, strengthened and lifted up. Girting up his loins, tying his turban firmly and clapping (saṃspṛśa) his calves and thighs, he spoke fearlessly to all the Gaṇas”.
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: Sprisha, Sam, Cam.
Starts with: Samsprishati.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 4.48 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
Kavyalankara-sara-sangraha of Udbhata (by Narayana Daso Banhatti)
Chapter 4—Fourth Varga < [English notes to the Kavyalankara-sara-sangraha]