Karyakaraka, Kāryakāraka, Karya-karaka: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKāryakāraka (कार्यकारक) [=kāryakāra?] refers to “one who carries out (the will of Śiva)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.48 (“Description of Marriage of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, after Nārada spoke to Himavat (Himācala): “O sage, after saying this, you, of perfect wisdom, who carried out (kāryakāraka) the will of Śiva replied again to the mountain after delighting him with your words”.
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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