Bhikshurupa, Bhikṣurūpa, Bhikshu-rupa: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Bhikṣurūpa can be transliterated into English as Bhiksurupa or Bhikshurupa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhikṣurūpa (भिक्षुरूप) refers to “(assuming) the guise of a mendicant”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.32 (“The seven celestial sages arrive”).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to the Seven Sages: “[...] At the request of Pārvatī I went to the abode of the mountain in the guise of a mendicant (bhikṣurūpa). Clever in divine sports I thereby sanctified her. On hearing to know that I am the supreme Brahman, the couple were desirous of giving me their daughter with great devotion in accordance with the Vedic manner. On the inducement of the gods, in order to reduce the quality of devotion (of Himavat and Menā) I took the guise of a devotee of Viṣṇu and rebuked myself. [...]”.
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: Bhikshu, Rupa.
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