Suharshita, Suharṣita, Su-harshita: 1 definition

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Suharshita 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 Suharṣita can be transliterated into English as Suharsita or Suharshita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Suharṣita (सुहर्षित) (Cf. Harṣita) refers to “(one who is) much pleased”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.17 (“The dialogue between Indra and Kāmadeva”).—Accordingly, after Kāma spoke to Brahmā: “On hearing his words, Indra was much pleased [i.e., suharṣita]. Pleasing Kāma, the bestower of cherished happiness, by means of his words, he spoke:—[...]”.

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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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