Mahotikrit, Mahotikṛt, Mahoti-krit: 1 definition

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Mahotikrit 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 Mahotikṛt can be transliterated into English as Mahotikrt or Mahotikrit, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Mahotikrit in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Mahotikṛt (महोतिकृत्) refers to the “cause of great enjoyment”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.3 (“The boyhood sports of Kārttikeya”).—Accordingly, after sage Viśvāmitra said to Śiva’s son: “On hearing his words the boy told him about his life. The divine boy, the cause of great enjoyment (mahotikṛt) and protection, said to Gādhi’s son with great pleasure”.

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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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