Gurudarika, Gurudārikā, Guru-darika: 1 definition
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Gurudarika 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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGurudārikā (गुरुदारिका) refers to the “preceptor’s wife”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.4 (“Search for Kārttikeya and his conversation with Nandin”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing the words of Śiva and after consulting one another they replied one by one. They were so afraid of the great lord. [Viṣṇu said]:—Let those who have concealed your semen incur the sins of those who utter lies, of those who outrage the modesty of preceptor’s wife (gurudārikā), and of those who are engaged in insulting the preceptor always. [...]”.
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: Darika, Guru.
Full-text: Darika.
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