Dravyabhushita, Dravyabhūṣita, Dravya-bhushita: 1 definition

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Dravyabhushita 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.

The Sanskrit term Dravyabhūṣita can be transliterated into English as Dravyabhusita or Dravyabhushita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Dravyabhūṣita (द्रव्यभूषित) refers to “being endowed with all necessary articles”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.48 (“Description of Marriage of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] O excellent sage, in order to please Śiva and Pārvatī, the delighted Himavat presented many gifts of articles. He gave to Śiva some articles as dowry. Different kinds of gems and gemset vessels were given to him. He gave a hundred thousand cows, a hundred horses duly fitted up and a hundred thousand servant maids of loving nature and endowed with all necessary articles (dravyabhūṣita). [...]”.

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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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