Bhagapradana, Bhāgapradāna, Bhaga-pradana: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhāgapradāna (भागप्रदान) refers to the “allocation of shares” (in the sacrifice), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.27 (“Description of the fraudulent words of the Brahmacārin”).—Accordingly, as Śiva (in guise of a Brahmacārin) said to Pārvatī: “[...] Satī was discarded by Dakṣa because she was the wife of the skull-bearing Śiva. Śiva too was eschewed in the allocation of shares in the sacrifice [i.e., bhāgapradāna]. On account of the insult Satī was infuriated and she discarded her dear life. Śiva too was abandoned by her. You are a jewel among women. Your father is the king of all mountains. Why do you crave for a husband like this and that too by means of a severe 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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Partial matches: Bhaga, Pradana.
Full-text: Pradana.
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