Shamkaratmaja, Shamkaratma-ja, Śaṃkarātmaja, Śaṅkarātmaja, Shankaratma-ja, Shankaratmaja: 1 definition
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Shamkaratmaja 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 Śaṃkarātmaja and Śaṅkarātmaja can be transliterated into English as Samkaratmaja or Shamkaratmaja or Sankaratmaja or Shankaratmaja, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚaṃkarātmaja (शंकरात्मज) refers to the “son of Śiva”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.9 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Kumāra (son of Śiva): “[...] Formerly Indra and the guardians of the quarters had been conquered by him. Due to the power of his penance, the heroic Viṣṇu too has been threatened by him. The entire universe of the three worlds has been defeated by this wicked Asura. Now, because of your presence, they have fought again. Hence, O son of Śiva (śaṃkarātmaja), this sinful being Tāraka shall be killed by you. Due to the boon granted by me he cannot be slain by any one else. [...]”.
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: Ja.
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