Bhagnavrata, Bhagna-vrata: 5 definitions

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Bhagnavrata 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)

[«previous next»] — Bhagnavrata in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Bhagnavrata (भग्नव्रत) refers to “one who violates sacred rites”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.3 (“The virtues of the three cities—Tripura).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to the Gods: “[...] How can I knowingly commit malicious deeds to my friends though I am hardy and powerful in battles? Even Brahmā has said that there is a great sin attending on even casual malicious actions. There are ways of atonement and amends for a brahmin slayer, a wine addict, a thief or a person who violates sacred rites (bhagnavrata). But there is no expiation for ungrateful men. [...]”

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Bhagnavrata in Sanskrit glossary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Bhagnavrata (भग्नव्रत).—a. faithless in one's vows; Pañcatantra (Bombay) 4.1.

Bhagnavrata is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms bhagna and vrata (व्रत).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Bhagnavrata (भग्नव्रत).—[adjective] who has broken a vow.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Bhagnavrata (भग्नव्रत):—[=bhagna-vrata] [from bhagna > bhañj] mfn. one who has br° a vow, [Rājataraṅgiṇī]

[Sanskrit to German]

Bhagnavrata in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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