Rupakotisahasra, Rūpakoṭisahasra, Rupa-kotisahasra: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Rūpakoṭisahasra (रूपकोटिसहस्र) refers to the “one having millions and millions of forms”, and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.12 (“The story of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “[...] O great lord, O fortunate one, O scrutinizer of the good and evil, O lord of gods, make us flourish as those who carry out your instructions. In your millions and millions of forms (rūpakoṭisahasra) [rūpakoṭisahasreṣu rūpakoṭiśateṣu te] we are unable to realize your true self. O lord of gods, obeisance be to you. [...]”.

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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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