Dhritakriti, Dhṛtākṛti, Dhrita-akriti: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Dhṛtākṛti can be transliterated into English as Dhrtakrti or Dhritakriti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhṛtākṛti (धृताकृति) refers to “one who assumes shapes and forms”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.25 (“The seven celestial sages test Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to the seven Sages: “[...] Śiva is Brahman, unchanging and without aberration. He assumes shapes and forms for the welfare of his devotees [i.e., dhṛtākṛti—bhaktahetordhṛtākṛtiḥ]. He does not make a show of worldly lordship. Therefore he assumes the attitude and behaviour of great Yogins. Śiva is a supreme bliss personified and an Avadhūta in form. [...]”.
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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