Brahmandadhipatitva, Brahmanda-adhipatitva, Brahmāṇḍādhipatitva: 1 definition
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Brahmandadhipatitva 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBrahmāṇḍādhipatitva (ब्रह्माण्डाधिपतित्व) refers to “having suzerainty of the universe”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.5 (“Kārttikeya is crowned”).—Accordingly, after the Gods spoke to Śiva: “[...] The intelligent Viṣṇu performed the auspicious ceremony of crowning Kārttikeya in the company of the gods; [...] He bedecked Kārttikeya in every manner and dressed him gorgeously. He went through the ceremony in brief and made everyone celebrate the event with pleasure. Viṣṇu joyously gave him the suzerainty of the universe (brahmāṇḍādhipatitva). He applied the Tilaka mark and worshipped him along with the gods. [...]”.
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: Adhipatitva, Brahmanda.
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