Bhaktipravarddhana, Bhakti-pravarddhana, Bhakti-pravardhana: 1 definition
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Bhaktipravarddhana 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Bhaktipravarddhana (भक्तिप्रवर्द्धन) refers to “that (story) which is conducive to the increase of devotion”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.27 (“The birth of Śaṅkhacūḍa”).—Accordingly, [as Sanatkumāra narrates to Vyāsa]: “[...] Listen to what is relevant to the context wherein the divine sports of Śiva too can be seen. It is conducive to the increase of devotion (bhaktipravarddhana). I am narrating the same. Among the wives of Kaśyapa the excellent lady Danu was one. She was very beautiful, chaste and tenderly nurtured by her husband with all devotion and love. Many powerful sons were born to that lady Danu. Their names are not mentioned O sage, by the fear of dilation. [...]”;
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: Pravardhana, Bhakti.
Full-text: Varangana.
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