Samtushtyartha, Samtushti-artha, Santushti-artha, Santushtyartha, Santuṣṭyartha, Saṃtuṣṭyartha: 1 definition

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Samtushtyartha 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 terms Santuṣṭyartha and Saṃtuṣṭyartha can be transliterated into English as Santustyartha or Santushtyartha or Samtustyartha or Samtushtyartha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Saṃtuṣṭyartha (संतुष्ट्यर्थ) means “in order to propitiate (Śiva)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly: as the Sages performed the safety rites for Śiva: “[...] Then the lord of all started from the excellent mountain Kailāsa keeping the Brahmins and the gods ahead. Outside the mountain Kailāsa, Śiva stopped for a while along with the gods and Brahmins receiving different ovations. Then a great jovial festival was celebrated by the gods and others in order to propitiate (saṃtuṣṭyartha) Śiva. Songs were sung. Instruments were played. Dances were held”.

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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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