Sukshmabhutasarga, Sūkṣmabhūtasarga, Sukshmabhuta-sarga: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Sūkṣmabhūtasarga can be transliterated into English as Suksmabhutasarga or Sukshmabhutasarga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Sūkṣmabhūtasarga (सूक्ष्मभूतसर्ग) refers to the “creation of subtle elements” and represents the seventh of the nine classes of cosmic creation (sarga), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.15:—“[...] Brahmā evolved three types of creation from Prakṛti. The first one was the creation of Mahat (the cosmic principle of intellect) [viz., Mahatsarga]. The second was that of the subtle elements [viz., Sūkṣmabhūtasarga]. The third was Vaikārika (of the nature of transformations and ramifications) [viz., Vaikārikasarga]. Thus with five Vaikṛta types and three later Prākṛtas there were eight types of creation. [...] I cannot adequately describe the divisions and sub-divisions of all these types of creation (e.g., Sūkṣmabhūtasarga). [...]”.

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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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