Pattasutramayi, Paṭṭasūtramayī, Pattasutra-mayi: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPaṭṭasūtramayī (पट्टसूत्रमयी) or Paṭṭasūtramaya refers to a “cushion made of velvet”, which is mentioned as an item of wealth in order to demonstrate the wicked nature of gambling (durodara), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.17.—Accordingly, “[...] O mistress! where is that gambling rogue of a son, Guṇanidhi? Or let it be. Why should I ask for him? [...] That gem-set golden vase which I had given you is also missing. That tripod (tripaṭa) with a velvet cushion (paṭṭasūtramayī) which I had given you is nowhere to be seen. [...]”.
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: Pattasutra, Mayin.
Full-text: Pattasutramaya.
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