Harshotphulla, Harṣotphulla: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Harshotphulla means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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 Harṣotphulla can be transliterated into English as Harsotphulla or Harshotphulla, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Harshotfull.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramHarṣotphulla (हर्षोत्फुल्ल) [?] refers to “blooming with joy”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] Now the goddess was troubled and her body was bent with shyness. (Thus her) form as the ‘crooked one’ came into being with (its) subtle, crooked limp but even then, the lord, blooming with joy (harṣotphulla) [harṣautphullayutena tu], took the hand of the goddess and sat her on his lap. [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryHarṣotphulla (हर्षोत्फुल्ल) [Also spelled harshotfull]:—(a) full of joy, in a rapture.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Harsha, Utphulla.
Starts with: Harshotphullalocana.
Full-text: Harshotphullalocana, Harshotfull.
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