Dashadordanda, Daśadordaṇḍa, Dasha-dordanda: 1 definition
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Dashadordanda 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 Daśadordaṇḍa can be transliterated into English as Dasadordanda or Dashadordanda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDaśadordaṇḍa (दशदोर्दण्ड) refers to “one having ten brawny arms” and is used to describe the form of Śiva assumed by Jalandhara, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.22 (“Description of Jalandhara’s Battle”).—Accordingly, after Jalandhara confused Śiva: “[...] On seeing Śiva concentratedin the dance Jalandhara urged by lust immediately went to the place where Gaurī stood. He entrusted the powerful Śumbha and Niśumbha with the conduct of war. With his demonaic Māyā he assumed the form of Śiva—with ten brawny arms (daśadordaṇḍa) , five faces, three eyes, and matted hair. He was seated on the great bull. In every respect, O Vyāsa, Jalandhara appeared like Śiva. [...]”.
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: Dasa, Dordanda, Taca.
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