Saptamunistri, Saptamuni-stri, Saptamunistrī: 1 definition
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Saptamunistri 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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSaptamunistrī (सप्तमुनिस्त्री) refers to the “wives of the seven celestial sages”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.2 (“The birth of Śiva’s son”).—Accordingly, after Nārada spoke to Agni: “O sage, meanwhile the wives of the seven celestial sages (saptamunistrī) came there desirous of taking their early morning bath in the month of Māgha with other observances of rites. After the bath, six of them were distressed by the chillness and were desirous of going near the flame of fire. [...]”.
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: Saptamuni, Stri.
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