Vriddhasharma, Vṛddhaśarmā, Vriddha-sharma: 2 definitions
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Vriddhasharma 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 Vṛddhaśarmā can be transliterated into English as Vrddhasarma or Vriddhasharma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaVṛddhaśarmā (वृद्धशर्मा).—One of the five sons, born to the king Āyus by his wife Svarbhānū. The remaining four sons were Nahuṣa, Raji, Gaya and Anenas. (Mahābhārata Ādi Parva, Chapter 75, Stanza 25).
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesVṛddhaśarmā (वृद्धशर्मा) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.70.23) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Vṛddha-śarmā) 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.
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Partial matches: Vriddha, Sharman, Carman.
Starts with: Vriddhasharman.
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