Surashtram, Surāṣṭram: 1 definition
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Surashtram 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 Surāṣṭram can be transliterated into English as Surastram or Surashtram, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Surāṣṭram (सुराष्ट्रम्).—A kingdom of Purāṇic fame on the south-western part of ancient India. Ākṛti, king of this country, was once defeated by Sahadeva, one of the Pāṇḍavas. (Sabhā Parva, Chapter 61). Holy place like Camasodbheda, Prabhāsakṣetra, Piṇḍāraka etc. are situated in this area. (Vana Parva, Chapter 81, Verse 19).
2) Surāṣṭram (सुराष्ट्रम्).—A Ksatriya dynasty. Ruṣarddhika was a wicked King born in this dynasty. (Udyoga Parva, Chapter 74 Verse 14).
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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