Shambhukatha, Śaṃbhukathā, Shambhu-katha: 1 definition

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Shambhukatha 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 Śaṃbhukathā can be transliterated into English as Sambhukatha or Shambhukatha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śaṃbhukathā (शंभुकथा) refers to “Śiva’s story”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (“The Gods’ prayer”).—Accordingly, as Vyāsa said to Sanatkumāra: “O son of Brahmā, of great intellect, O most excellent among the devotees of Śiva, you are blessed. When the three cities were burnt what did the gods do? Where did Maya who was spared go? Where did the ascetics go? Please narrate all, if it relates to Śiva’s story [e.g., śaṃbhukathā]”.

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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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