Kopodbhava, Kopa-udbhava: 1 definition
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Kopodbhava 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 TranslationKopodbhava (कोपोद्भव) refers to “one born of the anger (of Śiva)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.8 (“The battle between the gods and Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] In the meantime Vīrabhadra reached the place furiously along with his heroic Gaṇas and approached Tāraka who professed to be a great hero. The leader of the Gaṇas, the strong one born of the anger (kopodbhava) of Śiva, kept the gods in the rear and faced Tāraka desirous of fighting him. Then the Pramathas and the jubilant Asuras, fond of great battle, fought one another. [...]”
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: Kopa, Udbhava.
Ends with: Shivakopodbhava.
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