Svarthahetu, Svārthahetu, Svartha-hetu: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSvārthahetu (स्वार्थहेतु) refers to “wishing to realise one’s self-interest”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.2 (“The birth of Śiva’s son”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to Viṣṇu: “[...] Hi Hi, O gods, you are wicked and particularly selfish and for that purpose you give pain to others. O gods, for the sake of realising your self-interests (svārthahetu) you all propitiated the lord and spoilt my dalliance. I have become a barren woman therefore. O gods, after offending me none can be happy. Hence O wicked heaven-dwellers, you will remain unhappy. [...]”.
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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