Parthivapratima, Pārthivapratimā, Parthiva-pratima: 1 definition
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Parthivapratima 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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPārthivapratimā (पार्थिवप्रतिमा) or Mṛdapratimā refers to “clay idols”, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.16. Accordingly, “[Clay idols (pārthivapratimā)] wards off premature and foul death. Even a timely death it prevents. O Brahmins, it bestows womenfolk, sons, wealth, grains etc. The worship of idols made of clay (pārthivapratimā) etc. is conducive to the attainment of all cherished desires in the world. From it the devotee derives food and other edible things, cloth etc. Both men and women are authorized in this. The clay should be brought from the beds of rivers, lakes or wells. It should be washed well and pasted with scented powder and milk. The idol should be made with the hands on a raised platform. All the limbs, joints etc. should be perfectly shaped with the respective weapons of the deity concerned. It should be seated on padma-āsana (the lotus pose) and worshipped respectfully”.
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: Parthiva, Pratima.
Full-text: Mridapratima.
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