Prapanalalasa, Prāpaṇalālasa, Prapana-lalasa: 1 definition

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Prāpaṇalālasa (प्रापणलालस) refers to “being eager to approach (Pārvatī)” (during the marriage ceremony), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.47 (“The ceremonious entry of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Śiva too rejoiced much eager that he was approaching Pārvatī [e.g., kālī-prāpaṇalālasa] but kept the signs of joy within his mind alone in a wonderfully serene manner. Then the ceremonial ablution with the sacred articles of toilet, was performed by the delighted trident-bearing lord eager to bless the worlds. The bath being over He wore fine clothes. He was attended upon by the guardians of the quarters and surrounded by several others. He was then seated on the shoulders of the Bull. [...]”.

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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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