Narakriti, Narākṛti, Nara-akriti: 1 definition
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Narakriti 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 Narākṛti can be transliterated into English as Narakrti or Narakriti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNarākṛti (नराकृति) refers to “(assuming) a human form”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.30 (“The Celebration of Pārvatī’s Return”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] In the meantime the lord of mountains returned from the Gaṅgā. He saw the mendicant in the human form (narākṛti) in his court-yard. On hearing the details from Menā he became very angry. He ordered his attendants to drive out the dancer. But, O excellent sage, none of them could push him out as he was hot to the touch like a blazing fire and very brilliant. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Akriti, Nara.
Full-text: Akriti.
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Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.1.188 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Verse 3.1.39 < [Part 1 - Neutral Love of God (śānta-rasa)]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.108 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Verse 2.2.178 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 9.11 < [Chapter 9 - Rāja-guhya-yoga (Yoga through the most Confidential Knowledge)]
Verse 14.27 < [Chapter 14 - Guṇa-traya-vibhāga-yoga]
Warfare and Military System in Vedic Literature (by Rinki Deka)
The Deployment of Battle Array and Camps < [Chapter 4 - Principles and Ethics related to the Warfare]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
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