Bhakshyabhoji, Bhakṣyabhojī, Bhakshya-bhojin, Bhakshya-bhoji: 1 definition
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Bhakshyabhoji 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 Bhakṣyabhojī can be transliterated into English as Bhaksyabhoji or Bhakshyabhoji, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhakṣyabhojī (भक्ष्यभोजी) refers to “those (sinners) eating (forbidden) foodstuffs”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.25 (“Prayer by the gods”).—Accordingly, as the Gods said to Śiva: “[...] O lord Śiva, even wicked sinners eating forbidden foodstuffs (bhakṣyabhojī) and indulging in sexual dalliance with all sorts of women, have been liberated by their service to you. O Śiva, Śambara a devotee of yours, smearing himself with the ashes of the funeral pyre, attained your region along with his wife, thanks to his regular adherence to Bhasma. [...]”.
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: Bhakshya, Bhojin.
Full-text: Bhojin.
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