Bhaktanukampini, Bhakta-anukampini, Bhaktānukampini: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhaktānukampini (भक्तानुकम्पिनि) refers to one who is “sympathetic towards His devotees”, and is used as an epithet of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.20. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] when Śiva who is sympathetic towards His devotees [viz., bhaktānukampini], desisted from killing me, all became fearless, happy and pleased”.
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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Partial matches: Bhakta.
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