Shringarabhanga, Śṛṅgārabhaṅga, Shringara-bhanga: 1 definition

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Shringarabhanga 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 Śṛṅgārabhaṅga can be transliterated into English as Srngarabhanga or Shringarabhanga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Śṛṅgārabhaṅga (शृङ्गारभङ्ग) refers to an “interruption to amorous dalliance”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.1 (“The dalliance of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Lord Viṣṇu said to Brahmā: “O creator of the universe, there is nothing to worry about. Everything will be well. O lord of gods, seek refuge in the great lord Śiva. O lord of subjects, the people who dedicate their minds to and seek refuge in Him joyously and devoutly have nothing to fear from any quarter. The interruption to amorous dalliance (śṛṅgārabhaṅga) will take place at the proper time, not now, O Brahmā. Any task carried out at the proper time shall be crowned with success, not otherwise. [...]”.

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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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