Bhaktanugrahakaraka, Bhaktānugrahakāraka, Bhaktanugraha-karaka: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhaktānugrahakāraka (भक्तानुग्रहकारक) refers to the “bestower of blessings to the devotees” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (“The Gods’ prayer”).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “O lord of the gods, O supreme lord, bestower of blessings to the devotees (bhaktānugrahakāraka), be pleased, O bestower of wholesome blessings to all the gods. Be pleased, O lord of the worlds, be pleased. O bestower of bliss. Be pleased, O lord Śiva. Be pleased, O supreme lord. Obeisance to you, of the form of Oṃkāra, O great lord who enable the devotees to cross the ocean of existence by your very form. Be pleased, O lord of gods, O destroyer of the Tripuras, O supreme lord. [...]”.
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: Karaka, Bhaktanugraha.
Full-text: Bhaktanugraha.
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