Shailapranta, Śailaprānta, Shaila-pranta: 1 definition
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Shailapranta 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 Śailaprānta can be transliterated into English as Sailapranta or Shailapranta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚailaprānta (शैलप्रान्त) refers to the “outskirts of a mountain”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.20 (“The fight between the Gaṇas and the Asuras”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to Viṣṇu: “On hearing the words of lord Śiva, the lord of Lakṣmī immediately went to his abode without doubts along with the gods. In the meantime, O Vyāsa, that valorous king of the Daityas went along with the well-equipped Asuras to the outskirts of the mountain (śailaprānta). Accompanied by a vast army he laid siege to Kailāsa. He stood there like the god of death roaring like a lion. [...]”.
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: Shaila, Pranta, Caila.
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