Shivakriya, Śivakriyā, Shiva-kriya: 1 definition
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Shivakriya 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.
The Sanskrit term Śivakriyā can be transliterated into English as Sivakriya or Shivakriya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚivakriyā (शिवक्रिया) refers to “Śiva’s sacred rites”, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.18. Accordingly, “[...] hence [for the sake of salvation] the devotee shall worship Śiva by performing sacred rites etc. for the acquisition of Śiva’s favour (śivaprasāda). Śiva’s sacred rites (śivakriyā), Śiva’s penance (śivatapas), and the Japas of Śiva mantras (śivamantrajapa) always”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shiva, Kriya, Civa.
Full-text: Shivaprasada, Shivamantrajapa, Shivatapas.
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