Veshyadharma, Veśyādharma: 1 definition
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Veshyadharma 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 Veśyādharma can be transliterated into English as Vesyadharma or Veshyadharma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexVeśyādharma (वेश्याधर्म).—The life and duties of a dancing girl; Ūrvaśī suffered for adopting it;1 to serve as courtesans in the palace, temples and also those who are prepared to spend money on them. They in turn were to give gifts in days of festivals;2 residence of, plan for.3
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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