Murkhibhuta, Murkhi-bhuta, Mūrkhībhūta: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Mūrkhībhūta (मूर्खीभूत) refers to “one who has become a fool”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.25 (“The seven celestial sages test Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as the seven Sages said (with false words) to Pārvatī: “[...] Nārada is a quibbler. He misleads others. If his words are paid heed to, you stand to lose in every respect. [...] You too who are honoured by the wise have followed his advice and thus become a fool [i.e., mūrkhībhūta]. That is why you are performing this severe penance. O young lady, He, for whose sake you are performing this elaborate penance is a perpetually indifferent person of no emotional disturbance. Undoubtedly He is an enemy of Kāma. [...]”.

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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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