Kshiptavat, Kṣiptavat: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Kṣiptavat can be transliterated into English as Ksiptavat or Kshiptavat, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKṣiptavat (क्षिप्तवत्) refers to “hurling (a weapon)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.16 (“The head of Gaṇeśa is chopped off”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] O sage, on seeing Viṣṇu in that manner, the two Śaktis handed over their power to Gaṇeśa and became submerged. When the two Śaktis became submerged, Gaṇeśa with more strength infused in him hurled (kṣiptavat) the iron club in the place where Viṣṇu stood. Viṣṇu strenuously dodged the same after remembering Śiva, the great lord, favourably disposed towards His devotees. [...]”.
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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Ends with: Prakshiptavat.
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