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Brihatsama, ṛhٲ峾: 2 definitions

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Brihatsama 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 ṛhٲ峾 can be transliterated into English as Brhatsama or Brihatsama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

ṛhٲ峾 (बृहत्साम).—A teacher born in the family of Aṅgiras. The Kṣatriyas of his time had troubled and harassed him a great deal. Mention is made in Atharva Veda that the Kṣatriyas met with destruction as a consequence.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

1a) ṛhٲ峾 (बृहत्साम).—A Mantraśarīra;1 Puṣpadanta, the Nāga belongs to this line.2

  • 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 4. 2.
  • 2) Ib. III. 7. 337.

1b) A sūkta of the Sāma Samhitā;1 recited in tank ritual;2 from the south face of Brahmā.3

  • 1) Vāyu-purāṇa 9. 50; 21. 75 and 78.
  • 2) Matsya-purāṇa 58. 37.
  • 3) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 8. 51; Viṣṇu-purāṇa 1. 5. 54.
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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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