Shapadanda, Śāpadaṇḍa, Shapa-danda: 1 definition
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Shapadanda 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 Śāpadaṇḍa can be transliterated into English as Sapadanda or Shapadanda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚāpadaṇḍa (शापदण्ड) refers to a “curse as punishment”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.2.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] Śiva’s illusion is weighty and capable of deluding the worlds. The entire universe is subservient to it. It is also called Śiva’s Will. [...] Becoming a victim thereof, the sisters (i.e., Menā, Dhanyā, Kalāvatī) did not make obeisance to them. They remained surprised and stunned thereafter seeing them. On seeing such a behaviour on their part the great sages, Sanaka and others, despite being wise, became unbearably furious. Himself deluded by Śiva’s illusion Sanaka, a perfect Yogin, furiously told them giving a curse as punishment (śāpadaṇḍa-kara)”.
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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