Bahurupavat, Bahu-rupavat, Bahurūpavat, Bahurūpavān, Bahu-rupavan, Bahurupavan: 1 definition
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Bahurupavat 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBahurūpavat (बहुरूपवत्) refers to “one who is is multi-formed” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.28 (“Description of the fraudulent words of the Brahmacārin”).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to Śiva (in guise of a Brahmacārin): “[...] O wicked one, you profess knowledge of Śiva. But you should know that the eternal Śiva is not known at all. Whatever may be the form or feature of Śiva, He is multiformed (bahurūpavat). Still He is my favourite. He is without aberration and beloved of the good. [...]”.
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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