Sharmishta: 1 definition
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Sharmishta 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.
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Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologySharmishta was the daughter of King Vrishaparva of the Asuras. Once, she insulted the Devayani, the daughter of the Asura Guru Shukra. To make amends for this act, she had to become the servant-maid of Devayani. When Devayani married Yayati of the Chandra dynasty, Sharmishta accompanined her as a servant.
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Krishna Sastri: Man and Poet < [January 1955]