Sumahatpapa, Sumahatpāpa, Su-mahatpapa: 1 definition
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Sumahatpapa 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)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSumahatpāpa (सुमहत्पाप) refers to “perpetrating great sins”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.3 (“The virtues of the three cities—Tripura).—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu thought to himself regarding the inhabitants of Tripura: “[...] After perpetrating great sins (sumahatpāpa) they worship Śiva and so they are freed of all sins even as the leaves of the lotus from water. O gods, thanks to the worship of Śiva, their cherished desires are realised. Different means of enjoyment in the world are brought under their control. [...]”.
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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