Girikunja, Girikuñja, Giri-kunja: 1 definition
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Girikunja 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.
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGirikuñja (गिरिकुञ्ज) refers to the “mountain hedges”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.21. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] When they [viz., Śiva’s Gaṇas (attendants)] went away and He was left alone with Satī, Śiva rejoiced much and sported with her. [...] In the company of his beloved Śivā, Śiva who is favourably disposed to His devotees, sported about among the mountain hedges (girikuñja). [...] After dallying among the hedges and grottos (girikuñja) in the Kailāsa mountain for a long time he went to the Himālayan ridges where he remembered Kāma out of his own accord”.
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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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 24 - Piṅgatīrtha, Narmadā, Dvārāvatī, Timi etc. < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]