Putrotpadana, Putrotpādana, Putra-utpadana: 1 definition
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Putrotpadana 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 TranslationPutrotpādana (पुत्रोत्पादन) refers to “begetting a son”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.24 (“Śiva consents to marry Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to Viṣṇu: “[...] I know the sufferings you undergo from the demon Tāraka. I shall remove them. Truth, I tell you the truth. Although I am not interested at all in dalliance I shall marry Pārvatī for begetting a son [i.e., putrotpādana-hetu]. O gods, all of you go back to your respective abodes fearlessly. I shall achieve your task. In this respect you need not be anxious at all. [...]”.
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: Putra, Utpadana.
Full-text: Utpadana.
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