Bharabhuti, Bhārabhūti, Bhara-bhuti: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bharabhuti 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)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexBhārabhūti (भारभूति).—A tīrtha on the Narmadā, where Lord Virūpākṣa is enshrined; its merits detailed.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 194. 18-30.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhārabhūti (भारभूति) refers to one of the eight Bhairavas (bhairava-aṣṭaka) associated with Candrapīṭha (or Candrapīṭhapura), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—[...] The eight Bhairavas (bhairavāṣṭaka): Ciñciṇīnātha, Someśvara, Amṛta, Śaṃkara, Trimūrti, Amareśvara, Bhārabhūti, Atithi.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhuti, Bhara.
Starts with: Bharabhutitirtha.
Full-text: Bharabhutitirtha, Urvisha, Someshvara, Shankara, Atithi, Amareshvara, Vijnanabhairava, Cincininatha, Trimurti, Amrita, Parameshvara.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Bharabhuti, Bhara-bhuti, Bhāra-bhūti, Bhārabhūti; (plurals include: Bharabhutis, bhutis, bhūtis, Bhārabhūtis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 209 - The Greatness of Bhārabhūti Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 231 - The Number of Tīrthas Enumerated < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 10 - Supreme Excellence of Prabhāsa < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)