Samstarana, Saṃstaraṇa: 6 definitions
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Samstarana 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 TranslationSaṃstaraṇa (संस्तरण) means to “spread” (e.g., spreading a cushion over a chariot), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.4.—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Umā (Durgā/Satī) with devotion:—“[...] thus eulogised by the Gods, the Goddess Durgā, the mother of the universe, the destroyer of impassable distress, appeared in front of them. She was seated in a wonderful divine gem-set chariot over which a soft cushion had been spread (i.e., mṛdu-saṃstaraṇa) and which was decorated with tinkling ornaments”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃstaraṇa (संस्तरण).—i. e. sam-stṛ + ana, n. Strewing, [Śākuntala, (ed. Böhtlingk.)] 31, 6.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃstaraṇa (संस्तरण).—[neuter] straw; strewing, scattering.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Saṃstaraṇa (संस्तरण):—[=saṃ-staraṇa] [from saṃ-stara > saṃ-stṝ] n. a layer (of leaves etc.), couch, [Rāmāyaṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] strewing, covering over ([varia lectio] -stara), [Śakuntalā]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Saṃstaraṇa (संस्तरण) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Saṃtharaṇa.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Starana, Sam.
Starts with: Samstaranaka.
Ends with: Asamstarana, Pratisamstarana.
Full-text: Santharana, Samstaranaka, Mridu.
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