Sharngacyuta, Śārṅgacyuta, Sharnga-cyuta: 1 definition

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Sharngacyuta 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 Śārṅgacyuta can be transliterated into English as Sarngacyuta or Sharngacyuta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Sharngachyuta.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Sharngacyuta in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śārṅgacyuta (शार्ङ्गच्युत) refers to “having discharged (arrows) from one’s bow”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.8 (“The battle between the gods and Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] O sage, a great fight ensued between Viṣṇu and Tāraka. It was very fierce. It caused horripilation to the onlookers. Lifting up his club, Viṣṇu hit the Asura with great force but the powerful Asura split it with his trident. The infuriated lord offering shelter to the gods hit the leader of the Asuras by arrows discharged from his bow (śārṅgacyuta). [...]”.

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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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