Karunasindhu, Karuna-sindhu, Karuṇāsindhu: 2 definitions
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Karunasindhu 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKaruṇāsindhu (करुणासिन्धु) refers to the “ocean of mercy” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.13 (“Resuscitation of Indra”).—Accordingly, as as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “On hearing these words of Bṛhaspati, Śiva, the lord of Gods, the ocean of mercy (karuṇāsindhu), spoke in a thundering stentorian voice. [Lord Śiva said]:—‘O Bṛhaspati, how can I take up the fury that has already come out of my eye? A serpent does not wear again the slough that has been cast off’. On hearing these words of Śiva, Bṛhaspati’s mind was agitated with fear and he spoke dejectedly. [...]”
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKaruṇāsiṃdhu (ಕರುಣಾಸಿಂಧು):—[noun] = ಕರುಣಾಂಬುಧಿ [karunambudhi].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sindhu, Simdhu, Karuna.
Starts with: Karunasindhura.
Full-text: Velaita.
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