Sharma

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Sharma‌ is a Hindu Brahmin surname. ‌The Sanskrit stem‌ Template:Transliteration (nom. Template:Transliteration) ‌can ‌mean '‌joyfulness', 'comfort‌', 'happiness'.[1][2] Sarma and Sarmah are alternative English spellings of the name, commonly used by Assamese Brahmins.[3]

Origin

According to the Bhavishya Purana, ‌Sharma is the‌ first ‌Brahmin surname‌, which Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, is ‌said to have given ‌to King Jaisen.[4]

Etymology‌

‌The Sanskrit‌ word "Sharma‌" is derived‌ from ‌the term "ṣárman‌," which ‌carries meanings of 'joy,' 'comfort,' and 'happiness.'Script error: No such module "Unsubst".‌

Use among Vishwakarma community

Some members of the Vishwakarma community, traditionally known as divine craftsmen and engineers in Hindu texts, also use the surname "Sharma" as a spiritual and cultural identifier.

According to the Yajurveda (Adhyaya 4, Mantra 9), the word "Sharma" is directly used in a mantra addressing those engaged in Shilpakala (divine craftsmanship), recognizing them as providers of peace and spiritual refuge. This has been interpreted to include Vedic artisans and Brahmins within the Vishwakarma lineage who served priestly roles and were proficient in both ritual and technical knowledge.

Sanskrit reference: ऋत्विजामयोः शिल्पे स्थस्ते वामारमे ते मा पातमास्य यज्ञस्योहेवच। शर्मासि शर्म मे यच्छु नमस्तेऽस्तु मा मा हिंसीः ॥ (Yajurveda – Adhyaya 4, Mantra 9)

Translation: "You are the shelter, give me peace; let there be no harm to me."

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People

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Further reading

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  5. ↑ Yajurveda, Adhyaya 4, Mantra 9. Source: वेद.com — [1](https://xn--j2b3a4c.com/yajurveda/4/9)
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