Sarasamalini, Sarasa-malini, Sārasamālinī: 1 definition
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Sarasamalini 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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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSārasamālinī (सारसमालिनी) refers to the “garland of (auspicious) lotuses”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.5.—Accordingly, as Menā eulogised Śivā (i.e., Umā/Durgā):—“I bow to the great goddess, the bestower of all desires, I bow to her who wields great illusion, the creator and sustainer of the universe. I bow to her of contemplative sleep, and to her the wielder of great illusion and the cause of permanent bliss. I bow to the mother of the universe. I bow to Siddhā having the garland of auspicious lotuses [i.e., śubha-sārasamālinī]. [...]”.
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: Malini, Caraca, Sarasa.
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