Vasishthashrama, Vasiṣṭhāśrama, Vasishtha-ashrama: 4 definitions
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Vasishthashrama means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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 Vasiṣṭhāśrama can be transliterated into English as Vasisthasrama or Vasishthashrama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaVasiṣṭhāśrama (वसिष्ठाश्रम).—A holy place near Niścirāsaṅgama. This holy bath is famous throughout the three worlds. Those who bathe in this place will enjoy the fruits of performing Vājapeya yajña. (Drinking sacrifice). (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 87, Stanza 140).
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesVasiṣṭhāśrama (वसिष्ठाश्रम) refers to the name of a Tīrtha (pilgrim’s destination) mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.82.121). Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Vasiṣṭha-āśrama) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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.
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary study (history)Vasiṣṭhāśrama (वसिष्ठाश्रम) is the name of a sacred spot mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—Vasiṣṭhāśrama is identified with the modern hamlet of Vangath long. 75° 2' lat. 34° 2T.
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (History)Vaśiṣṭhāśrama (वशिष्ठाश्रम ) is the name of a Tīrtha (i.e., non-Jaina holy places), associated with Abu, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Vasishtha, Ashrama.
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