Prakrishtadhi, Prakṛṣṭadhī, Prakrishta-dhi: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Prakṛṣṭadhī can be transliterated into English as Prakrstadhi or Prakrishtadhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Prakṛṣṭadhī (प्रकृष्टधी) refers to “one of excellent intellect” and is used to describe Gaṇeśa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.19 (“Gaṇapati’s marriage”).—Accordingly, after Gaṇeśa spoke to Śiva and Pārvatī: “Saying thus, Gaṇeśa of excellent intellect (prakṛṣṭadhī), of great wisdom and foremost among intelligent persons assumed silence. On hearing his words, Pārvatī and Śiva, the rulers of the universe, were very much surprised. Then, Śiva and Pārvatī praised their son who was clever and intelligent and spoke to him who had spoken the truth”.

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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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