Racayitva, Racayitvā: 1 definition

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Racayitva 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Rachayitva.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Racayitva in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Racayitvā (रचयित्वा) refers to “being suitably dressed” (for festive occasions), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as the guests arrived for Śiva’s marriage: “[...] At the same time, Viṣṇu, along with his retinue, came there suitably dressed (racayitvā). Accompanied by his wife and followers he bowed to Śiva with great devotion and joy, and with his permission stayed there in a good abode. I too accompanied by my attendants went to Kailāsa. After bowing to the lord, I too waited there with pleasure along with my followers. [...]”.

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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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