Virashrama, Vīrāśrama, Vira-ashrama: 2 definitions

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Virashrama 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 Vīrāśrama can be transliterated into English as Virasrama or Virashrama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Virashrama in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Vīrāśrama (वीराश्रम).—A holy hermitage. It is mentioned in Mahābhārata, Vana Parva, Chapter 84, Stanza 145, that those who visit this holy hermitage would obtain the fruits of performing a horse sacrifice.

Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

Vīrāśrama (वीराश्रम) refers to the name of a Tīrtha (pilgrim’s destination) mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.82.126). Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Vīrāśrama) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

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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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