Grihyokta, Gṛhyokta, Grihya-ukta: 1 definition
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Grihyokta 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 Gṛhyokta can be transliterated into English as Grhyokta or Grihyokta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGṛhyokta (गृह्योक्त) refers to “(those rules) laid down in the Gṛhya-sūtras”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu said to Śiva: “[...] O Śiva, let the rites of your marriage with the daughter of the lord of mountains be performed according to the laws laid down in the Gṛhya Sūtras (gṛhyokta-vidhi). The rites followed in your marriage, O Śiva, will become famous and be followed in the world. Please cause the construction of the altar and the Nāndīmukha according to family tradition. Thus you will be spreading your glory in the world, O lord”.
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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Partial matches: Grihya, Ukta.
Starts with: Grihyoktakarmapaddhati.
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