Shrivana, Śrīvana: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śrīvana can be transliterated into English as Srivana or Shrivana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexŚrīvana (श्रीवन).—A bilvavanam east of Ś(r)īsaras; served by the Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Yakṣas, Siddhas; the residence of Śrī.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 37. 13-15.
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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