Ghritapas, Ghṛtapas: 1 definition
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Ghritapas 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 Ghṛtapas can be transliterated into English as Ghrtapas or Ghritapas, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaGhṛtapas (घृतपस्).—A great sage who lived on ghee. A disciple of Brahmā he was an instructor of Sanātana Dharma. (Śānti Parva, Chapter 166, Verse 24).
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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Starts with: Ghritapashu.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 259 - Prayer to the Bull < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CLXVI < [Apaddharmanusasana Parva]