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Adikurma, Ā徱ū: 2 definitions

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Adikurma 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Ā徱ū (आदिकूर्म).—The mountain of Mandara which was used as a churn-stick to churn the great milky ocean, Kṣīrābdhi went down the ocean. Then Mahāviṣṇu took the shape of a tortoise to lift it up and this first tortoise was called Ā徱ū. (Śloka 12, Chapter 18, Ādi Parva, Mahābhārata).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Ā徱ū (आदिकूर्म).—Created by Lalitā to consume waters due to Bhaṇḍa's ṇaٰ.*

  • * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 29. 92.
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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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