Dhikkritva, Dhikkṛtvā, Dhik-kritva: 1 definition

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Dhikkritva 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.

The Sanskrit term Dhikkṛtvā can be transliterated into English as Dhikkrtva or Dhikkritva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Dhikkṛtvā (धिक्कृत्वा) refers to “giving rebuke”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.31 (“Description of Śiva’s magic”).—Accordingly, after the Gods spoke to Bṛhaspati: “On hearing these words of the gods, the preceptor of the gods, plugged his ears with his hands. He did not accept the proposal of the gods. He remembered the name ‘Śiva’. Then remembering lord Śiva, Bṛhaspati of liberal mind rebuked (dhikkṛtvā) the gods again and again and said”.

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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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