Padapallava, Pādapallava, Pada-pallava: 1 definition
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Padapallava 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.
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPādapallava (पादपल्लव) refers to “having sprout-like feet” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.41 (“Description of the Altar-Structure”).—Accordingly, as mount Himavat (Himācala) said to Nārada: “[...] Showing kindness to me you take your food and rest for a while. Then gladly accompany Maināka and others to Śiva’s presence. Accompanied by these mountains you request Śiva along with the gods, and the great sages, Śiva whose sproutlike feet (pādapallava) are worshipped by gods and demons. Bring them here”.
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: Pada, Pallava, Pata.
Full-text: Khandana.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.2.17 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Verse 3.5.595-596 < [Chapter 5 - The Pastimes of Nityānanda]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
2. Description of Hermitage Life < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 7.14 < [Chapter 7 - Vijñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Realization of Transcendental Knowledge)]