Shimshuma, Śiṃśumā: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shimshuma 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 Śiṃśumā can be transliterated into English as Simsuma or Shimshuma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaŚiṃśumā (शिंशुमा).—Daughter of a Gāndhāra King. She is also known as Sukeśī. She was married by Śrī Kṛṣṇa (Mahābhārata Southern text, Chapter 38).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shimshumara, Shimshumaracakra, Shimshumarachakra, Shimshumaraka, Shimshumarashanti, Shimshumarastava, Shishumara.
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