Shaddanta, Ṣaḍdanta: 1 definition
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Shaddanta 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 Ṣaḍdanta can be transliterated into English as Saddanta or Shaddanta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Ṣaḍdanta (षड्दन्त).—A commander of Bhaṇḍa.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 21. 87.
1b) An elephant.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 69. 221.
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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Search found 3 books and stories containing Shaddanta, Ṣaḍdanta, Saddanta; (plurals include: Shaddantas, Ṣaḍdantas, Saddantas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 9 - Ṣaḍdanta-jātaka < [Chapter XX - The Virtue of Generosity and Generosity of the Dharma]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 7 - Different dynasties enumerated < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]