Vrishabhastha, Vṛṣabhastha, Vrishabha-stha: 1 definition
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Vrishabhastha 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 Vṛṣabhastha can be transliterated into English as Vrsabhastha or Vrishabhastha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVṛṣabhastha (वृषभस्थ) refers to those “riding on bulls”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.36. Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“on hearing these words of Dakṣa. the gods including Indra set off immediately in their readiness to fight. [...] On seeing his people defeated, Vīrabhadra became infuriated. He asked the goblins, ghosts and spirits to keep back. The attendants riding on bulls [viz., vṛṣabhastha] were sent to the front ranks. Accompanied by his forces and wielding his great trident he felled the Devas”.
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: Vrishabha, Stha.
Starts with: Vrishabhasthapana.
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