Svabhagini, Svabhaginī, Sva-bhagini: 1 definition
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Svabhagini 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSvabhaginī (स्वभगिनी) refers to “one’s own sister”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.17 (“The fight between Viṣṇu and Jalandhara”).—Accordingly, after Viṣṇu promised to stay in Jalandhara’s house: “On hearing these words of the great Asura, lord Viṣṇu, the lord of gods, said distressingly—‘So be it’. Then Viṣṇu came to the city called Jalandhara along with his followers, the gods and Lakṣmī. Then the Asura Jalandhara returned to his abode and stayed very delightedly in the company of his sister (svabhaginī) and Viṣṇu. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Bhagini, Shva.
Ends with: Parshvabhagini.
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