Saptasala, Saptasāla: 1 definition
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Saptasala 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: Puranic EncyclopediaSaptasāla (सप्तसाल).—The cursed forms of the King Maṇibhadra’s seven sons who were sorcerers. Due to the curse of Agastya they became seven palm trees (sālas). They obtained liberation from the curse during the incarnation of Viṣṇu as Śrī Rāma. (For detailed story see under Maṇibhadra II).
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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Starts with: Saptashalaka, Saptashalakacakra, Saptashalakacakravidhi.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)