Pitrikanya, Pitṛkanyā, Pitri-kanya: 1 definition
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Pitrikanya 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 Pitṛkanyā can be transliterated into English as Pitrkanya or Pitrikanya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPitṛkanyā (पितृकन्या) refers to the “daughters of the forefathers” referring to the three sisters of Svadhā (i.e., Menā, Dhanyā, Kalāvatī), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.2.—Accordingly, as Sanaka cursed the three sisters of Svadhā:—“[...] inspite of being the daughters of the forefathers (i.e., pitṛkanyā), ye three sisters are foolish, bereft of wisdom and ignorant of the essence of the Vedas. You did not stand up nor did you pay any respects to us. You were haughty and deluded and so evinced a deluded disposition of human beings. Hence all of you shall leave heaven. May the three sisters deluded by ignorance be born as human womenfolk. May ye reap this fruit as a result of the power of your own action”.
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: Pitri, Kanya.
Full-text: Ekashringa, Matsyayonija, Dharini, Acchoda, Mena.
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