Shamkhaya, Śāṃkhāya: 1 definition
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Shamkhaya 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 Śāṃkhāya can be transliterated into English as Samkhaya or Shamkhaya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaŚāṃkhāya (शांखाय).—An ācārya, who worked in the Ṛgveda branch of the Vedas.
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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Search found 1 books and stories containing Shamkhaya, Śāṃkhāya, Samkhaya; (plurals include: Shamkhayas, Śāṃkhāyas, Samkhayas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Apparent Monotheism < [Chapter 4 - The Philosophical Context]
Brief Summary of Pasupata Sutra as collated from various sources < [Chapter 4 - The Philosophical Context]