Shivadarshana, Śivadarśana, Shiva-darshana: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śivadarśana can be transliterated into English as Sivadarsana or Shivadarshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚivadarśana (शिवदर्शन) refers to the “vision of Śiva”, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.17. Accordingly, “[...] by performing the daily rites and worships, the mind is diverted towards the sacred rites of Śiva the performance whereof gives the sight of Śiva. Those who come within His vision are certainly liberated. The liberation is in the form of realising the nature of Ātman. It is a relaxation and resting in one’s own soul. It is based on sacred rites, penance, Japa, knowledge, meditation and virtue. Relaxation is assured at the vision of Śiva (śiva-darśana). Śiva, the merciful, removes ignorance even as the sun removes all impurities and darkness by means of its rays. When ignorance is dispelled, the knowledge of Śiva begins to function”.
Śivadarśana (“Śiva’s vision”) is mentioned as obtainable through the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] a person seeking knowledge shall worship Śiva, the benefactor of the world, ten million times. A person desiring Śiva’s vision (śivadarśana) shall worship Him five million times”.
Śivadarśana (“vision of Śiva”) is obtained through penance, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.30. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] a celestial voice arose, even as Dakṣa, the Devas and others were listening. The celestial Voice said:—‘[...] Penances are performed by the Siddhas who desire to have a vision of Him. Yogic meditations and exercises are performed by Yogins who desire to have a vision of Him. Vision of Śiva yields great fruits, endless wealth and food-grains and the fructification of all sacrifices’”.
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: Darshana, Shiva, Civa.
Full-text: Karana.
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Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
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