Dharmavrata, Dharmavratā: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexDharmavratā (धर्मव्रता).—A daughter of Dharma and Viśvarūpa, performed tapas; Marīci noticed her and desired to marry her; she asked him to request her father Dharma; he went, and on Dharma agreeing, marriage was celebrated; she lived happily; after a sojourn in the woods, Marīci returned home tired and wanted her to massage his legs during his sleep; while she was so engaged, down came her father-in-law whom she honoured; finding that she was not doing what he desired her to do, the husband cursed her to become a stone, and despitc her severe austerities the curse became true.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 107. 3-31.
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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Full-text: Garhapatya, Vishvarupa, Gadadhara, Shila, Marici, Dharma.
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