Sveshu, Sveṣu, Sva-ishu: 1 definition
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Sveshu 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 Sveṣu can be transliterated into English as Svesu or Sveshu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSveṣu (स्वेषु) refers to “one’s own arrow”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.21 (“Description of the Special War”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] Then the infuriated Kārttikeya discharged five arrows at his chariot and pierced the horses and the charioteer. The invincible hero hit Niśumbha with another sharp arrow quickly and roared. The Asura Niśumbha of great prowess and heroism hit Kārttikeya in the battle with his arrow (sveṣu) as he roared. By the time the furious Kārttikeya seized his spear, Niśumbha struck him with it. [...]”.
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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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
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Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
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Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
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Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
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