Lingakriti, Liṅgākṛti, Linga-akriti: 1 definition
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Lingakriti 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 Liṅgākṛti can be transliterated into English as Lingakrti or Lingakriti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationLiṅgākṛti (लिङ्गाकृति) refers to “having the form of a phallic image”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.48 (“Description of Marriage of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Nārada said to Himavat (Himācala): “[...] Śiva was directly asked by you to mention His Gotra. On this occasion these words are utterly ridiculous and derisible. [...] The whole world consisting of the mobile and immobile has been deluded by Him in His divine sport. O excellent mountain, even the wisest of men does not know Him. The head of lord Śiva of phallic image (liṅgākṛti) was not seen by Brahma. Viṣṇu who went to the nether worlds did not see His foot. How surprised he was. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Akriti, Linga.
Ends with: Ramalingakriti.
Full-text: Seva.
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