Bhavakrit, Bhavakṛt, Bhava-krit: 1 definition

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Bhavakrit 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 Bhavakṛt can be transliterated into English as Bhavakrt or Bhavakrit, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Bhavakṛt (भवकृत्) refers to the “creator of the worlds” and is used to describe Brahmā, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.2 (“The Prayer of the gods).—Accordingly, after the Gods spoke to Brahmā: “Requested thus by the gods, Brahmā, the creator of the worlds (bhavakṛt) [bhavakṛdvidhiḥ] laughed and replied to them all who were utterly frightened of Maya”.

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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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