Lakshanasamyuta, Lakṣaṇasaṃyuta, Lakshana-samyuta: 1 definition

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Lakshanasamyuta 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 Lakṣaṇasaṃyuta can be transliterated into English as Laksanasamyuta or Lakshanasamyuta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Lakṣaṇasaṃyuta (लक्षणसंयुत) refers to “being endowed with characteristics”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.13 (“The birth of Gaṇeśa”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Nārada: “[...] Thinking thus the Goddess (Pārvatī) created a person with all the characteristics (lakṣaṇasaṃyuta), out of the dirt from her body. He was spotless and handsome in every part of his body. He was huge in size and had all brilliance, strength and valour. She gave him various clothes and ornaments. She blessed him with benediction and said—‘You are my son. You are my own. I have none else to call my own’. [...]”.

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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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