Dauhridalakshana, Dauhṛdalakṣaṇa, Dauhrida-lakshana: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Dauhṛdalakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Dauhrdalaksana or Dauhridalakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Dauhṛdalakṣaṇa (दौहृदलक्षण) refers to the “signs of pregnancy”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.6.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] Menā bore the characteristic signs of pregnancy [i.e., dauhṛdalakṣaṇa] which almost indicated the imminent rise in pleasure of her lord and served as the auspicious cause for the future bliss of the gods. The weakness of her body did not allow her to wear ornaments. Her face became pale like the Lodhra flower. She resembled the night when there are very few stars and the moon is in a waning state. [...]”.

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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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