Dinakripakara, Dīnakṛpākara, Dina-kripakara: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Dīnakṛpākara can be transliterated into English as Dinakrpakara or Dinakripakara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Dinakripakara in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Dīnakṛpākara (दीनकृपाकर) refers to “(one who is) merciful to the depressed”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.51 (“The resuscitation of Kāma”).—Accordingly, as Rati said to Śiva: “[...] O lord, merciful to the depressed (dīnakṛpākara), make me jubilant at the jubilant celebration of your marriage that gives pleasure to everyone. There is no doubt in this, that only when my lord is resuscitated will your sportive dalliance with your beloved Pārvatī be complete and perfect. You are competent to do everything because you are the supreme lord. O lord of all, of what avail is this talk. Please resuscitate my husband quickly”.

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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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