Putrarupa, Putrarūpa, Putra-rupa: 1 definition
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Putrarupa 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPutrarūpa (पुत्ररूप) refers to the “assuming the form of the son”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.10 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Tāraka-Asura fought with Kārttikeya: “[...] All the gods Gandharvas and Kinnaras stood as mere onlookers (prekṣaka). (Who will win this battle?) they asked each other. Then a celestial voice rose appeasing the gods—‘In this battle Kumāra will kill the Asura Tāraka. None of the gods need be anxious. All shall rest assured. For your welfare Śiva Himself is standing here in the form of His son (putrarūpa)’ [...]”.
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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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 6.20.1 < [Sukta 20]