Sumha, Suṃha: 2 definitions
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Sumha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Suṃha (सुंह).—(c) a northern kingdom;1 a tribe.2
1b) A Kṣetraja son of Bali; after him came the Sumhas;1 after him the name of the kingdom.2
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionarySumha (सुम्ह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Suhya.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 31 - An Account of Puru’s Family < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]
Chapter 34 - Jarasandha Prepares to Attack Mathura < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)