Shambhupatni, Śambhupatnī, Shambhu-patni: 1 definition

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Shambhupatni 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 Śambhupatnī can be transliterated into English as Sambhupatni or Shambhupatni, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śambhupatnī (शम्भुपत्नी) refers to “she who is the wife of Śiva”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.6.—Accordingly, as the Goddess said to Menā:—“[...] I have assumed the divine form now, so that you may be reminded of me. In a human form if I had appeared, it would have put you out of knowledge about me. Constantly thinking of me in the form of your daughter, or in the divine form with love, both of you will surely attain my region, the great goal. I shall do the work of the gods showing my wonderfully divine sports. I shall become the wife of Śiva [i.e., śambhupatnī] and redeem good men”.

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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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