Shaivasattama, Śaivasattama, Shaiva-sattama: 1 definition
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Shaivasattama 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 Śaivasattama can be transliterated into English as Saivasattama or Shaivasattama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚaivasattama (शैवसत्तम) refers to the “most excellent among the devotees of Śiva” and is used to describe Sanatkumāra, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (“The Gods’ prayer”).—Accordingly, as Vyāsa said to Sanatkumāra: “O son of Brahmā, of great intellect, O most excellent among the devotees of Śiva [i.e., Śaivasattama], you are blessed. When the three cities were burnt what did the gods do? Where did Maya who was spared go? Where did the ascetics go? Please narrate all, if it relates to Śiva’s story”.
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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