Kripanidhi, Kṛpānidhi, Kripa-nidhi: 2 definitions
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Kripanidhi 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.
The Sanskrit term Kṛpānidhi can be transliterated into English as Krpanidhi or Kripanidhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKṛpānidhi (कृपानिधि) refers to the “storehouse of mercy” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.42.—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu bowed and eulogised Śiva:—“[...] O lord, lord of Devas, be merciful. Obeisance to thee. O Śiva, the storehouse of mercy (i.e., Kṛpānidhi), forgive my faults. O, Śiva, Thou hast blessed me under the pretext of punishing me. O lord, I have been wicked and foolish. Thy real nature I could not understand. [...]”.
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 corpusKṛpānidhi (ಕೃಪಾನಿಧಿ):—[noun] = ಕೃಪಾಳು [kripalu].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.4.90 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
4.3.1. The cause of Pramāṇa and Pramā < [Chapter 2 - Analysis on the Basis Of Epistemology]
2. Grace and Self-Effort < [Chapter 4 - Analysis on the Basis of Spiritual Endeavour]