Koticandra, Koṭicandra, Koti-candra: 1 definition
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Koticandra 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Kotichandra.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKoṭicandra (कोटिचन्द्र) refers to the “brilliance of ten million moons” which is used to describe the appearance of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.17. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] When her Nandā rites were concluded on the ninth day (Navamī), while she was engrossed in meditation, Śiva became visible to her. [...] His face shone with the brilliance of ten million moons (koṭicandra). His lustre matched that of ten million cupids. [...] On seeing Śiva directly in such a form she bent her head from shyness and she knelt at his feet. Although He desired her to be his wife He wished to bestow on her the fruit of her penance. Thus He spoke to her in the state of her penance”.
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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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 2.25.15-20 < [Chapter 25 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
Verses 6.16.39-40 < [Chapter 16 - Seeing Śrī Rādhā’s Form]
Verse 1.2.53 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Abode of Śrī Goloka]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.275 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Manifestation at the House of Śrīvāsa and the Inauguration of Saṅkīrtana]
Verse 3.4.505 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of Śrī Acyutānanda’s Pastimes and the Worship of Śrī Mādhavendra]
Verse 3.1.198 < [Chapter 1 - Meeting Again at the House of Śrī Advaita Ācārya]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)