Ratibhanga, Ratibhaṅga, Rati-bhanga: 1 definition
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Ratibhanga 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 TranslationRatibhaṅga (रतिभङ्ग) refers to the “interrupting the dalliance”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.4 (“Search for Kārttikeya and his conversation with Nandin”).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to Śiva: “O lord of the gods, listen to my auspicious words. O lord, you have been attained by me, thanks to my previous merits. Although you are the most excellent among the Yogins, O lord, you became desirous of dalliance. But my dalliance with you was interrupted (ratibhaṅga) in the middle by the gods. [...]”.
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: Bhanga, Rati.
Ends with: Aratibhanga.
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