Shucisevaka, Śucisevaka, Shuci-sevaka: 1 definition
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Shucisevaka 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 Śucisevaka can be transliterated into English as Sucisevaka or Shucisevaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Shuchisevaka.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚucisevaka (शुचिसेवक) refers to a “pure assistant” and is used to describe Nandin, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.24 (“Śiva consents to marry Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as the Gods said to Nandin: “What shall we do now? Śiva has become detached and has gone on meditation. You are a companion of Śiva and pure assistant [i.e., śucisevaka]. You are omniscient. O chief of the Gaṇas, we seek refuge in you. Please guide us. What is the remedy by which Śiva can be propitiated?”.
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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