Daivasampatti, Daivasaṃpatti: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Daivasaṃpatti (दैवसंपत्ति).—The virtues of those who are born of a noble family.

"He Bharata ! Security, knowledge of tattvas the desire to attain harmony with the Supreme Being by the knowledge of Brahman, alms-giving, self restraint, performing sacrifice, self-study, penance, sincerity, truth, liberality, continence, kindness, mildness, modesty, resolution, cleanliness, forgiveness, brightness, abstaining from committing murder and getting angry, having no malignity, covetousness, fickleness and pride and not injuring others are the Daivasaṃpatti or good qualities of a noble man." (Mahābhārata Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 40).

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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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