Himashailesha, Himaśaileśa, Hima-shailesha: 1 definition

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Himashailesha 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 Himaśaileśa can be transliterated into English as Himasailesa or Himashailesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Himashailesha in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Himaśaileśa (हिमशैलेश) is another name for Himavat, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.52 (“The bridegroom’s party is fed and Śiva retires to bed”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Seated on a gemset throne offered by Menā, Śiva surveyed the bedchamber with pleasure. [...] Seeing all these wonderful representations lord Śiva praised Himavat [i.e., Himaśaileśa] and was very glad. In that bedchamber, in a beautiful gemset couch lord Śiva lay down with pleasure. Himavat fed all his brothers and others with pleasure and attended to the subsequent duties. [...]”.

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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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