Samutsrijya, Samutsṛjya, Sam-utsrijya: 1 definition

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Samutsrijya 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 Samutsṛjya can be transliterated into English as Samutsrjya or Samutsrijya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Samutsrijya in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Samutsṛjya (समुत्सृज्य) (Cf. Utsṛjya) refers to “leaving someone”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.21 (“Nārada instructs Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Nārada: “[...] O sage, on hearing that, you told the lord of the mountains—“Worship Śiva.” You stood up, remembered Śiva mentally and took leave of him. O sage, leaving him [i.e., samutsṛjya] you hastened to meet Pārvatī secretly, you a favourite of Śiva, perfectly wise and engaged in helping the world. Approaching Pārvatī and addressing her, you spoke to her respectfully. You are foremost among the wise and you were interested in her welfare. Your words were true:—[...]”.

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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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