Sahasvan, Sahasvān: 1 definition
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Sahasvan 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexSahasvān (सहस्वान्).—A (Marṣa) son of Susandhi and father of Visrutavān. Also called Marṣa.1 He is called the son of Marṣa and father of Viśvabhava.2
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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Full-text: Vishvabhava, Amarsha, Marsha, Susandhi.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 63 - The Ikṣvāku dynasty (vaṃśa) < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
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