Mitracetas, Mitra-cetas: 1 definition
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Mitracetas 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Mitrachetas.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMitracetas (मित्रचेतस्) refers to “having a friendly temperament”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.7 (“The gods pray”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] The excessively agitated sages and gods gathered together and approached Brahmā and Viṣṇu of friendly temperament (mitracetas). The sages Kaśyapa and others said to Viṣṇu who removes the fear of all the worlds ‘O this is due to our ill luck’ The other brahmins said—‘Our task is not completed due to our ill luck’. Still others who were greatly surprised said—‘How did this obstacle happen?’. [...]”.
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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