Tripuradhishitri, Tripurādhīśitṛ, Tripura-adhishitri: 1 definition

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Tripuradhishitri 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 Tripurādhīśitṛ can be transliterated into English as Tripuradhisitr or Tripuradhishitri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Tripuradhishitri in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Tripurādhīśitṛ (त्रिपुराधीशितृ) refers to the “ruler of the Three Cities”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.4 (“The Tripuras are initiated).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] On hearing the words of the Tripura-ruler (tripurādhīśitṛ), the excellent sage [Nārada] removed the cloth from his mouth and said.—‘O lord of Asuras, take initiation in this most excellent of all cults. By this initiation you will become contented’.—Saying thus, the deceptive sage immediately performed the initiation of the ruler of the Asuras, in accordance with his cult observing all rules. [...]”.

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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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