Sutasvapna, Sutāsvapna, Suta-svapna: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Sutāsvapna (सुतास्वप्न) refers to the “dream of one’s daughter”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.9.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“On hearing that, Menakā called her husband there and told him the dream as seen by her daughter. After hearing the dream of his daughter [i.e., sutāsvapna] from Menakā, the lord of the mountains was pleased and he spoke thus to his wife. [...]”.

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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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