Shambhucaritra, Shambhu-caritra, Śambhucaritra, Śaṃbhucaritra: 1 definition
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Shambhucaritra 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 Śambhucaritra and Śaṃbhucaritra can be transliterated into English as Sambhucaritra or Shambhucaritra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Shambhucharitra.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚambhucaritra (शम्भुचरित्र) [=Śambhucarita?] refers to the “story of Śiva”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.10.—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to the Earth (Dharaṇī):—“[...] The child acquired the name Bhauma (son of the Earth). He attained youth immedately. For a long time he worshipped lord Śiva at Kāśī. By the grace of lord Śiva, the son of the Earth, acquired the status of a planet. He went to the heavenly sphere beyond the region of Venus. O sage, thus I have told you the story of Śiva [i.e., śambhucarita] and His separation from Satī. Now listen to the story of His performance of penance”.
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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Partial matches: Caritra, Shambhu.
Full-text: Shambhucarita.
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