Shadarbhaka, Ṣaḍarbhaka: 1 definition
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Shadarbhaka 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 Ṣaḍarbhaka can be transliterated into English as Sadarbhaka or Shadarbhaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaṢaḍarbhaka (षडर्भक).—Six sons of Marīci. Subjected to a curse they had to live many lives and ultimately they resumed their old forms as children of Devakī. (For details see under Kaṃsa, Para 2).
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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