Dashavarshasahasra, Daśavarṣasahasra, Dasha-varshasahasra: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Daśavarṣasahasra can be transliterated into English as Dasavarsasahasra or Dashavarshasahasra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDaśavarṣasahasra (दशवर्षसहस्र) refers to “ten thousand years”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.22. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] On the top of the mountain near the city of Himālaya (śailarājapura), Śiva sported about for a long time in the company of Satī. [...] In that heaven-like spot Śiva sported about with Satī for ten thousand years (daśavarṣasahasra) according to divine calculation”.
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: Varshasahasra, Dasa, Taca.
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