Snehakartrika, Snehakartṛka, Sneha-kartrika: 1 definition

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Snehakartrika 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 Snehakartṛka can be transliterated into English as Snehakartrka or Snehakartrika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Snehakartṛka (स्नेहकर्तृक) refers to the “cause of great affection”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.5 (“Kārttikeya is crowned”).—Accordingly, after the Kṛttikās spoke to Kārttikeya: “[...] On seeing Pārvatī and Śiva, Kārttikeya got down from the chariot immediately and saluted them. Embracing him with love, Śiva kissed Kumāra on the head. He, the cause of great affection (snehakartṛka), was highly delighted. Embracing him in great excitement and melting with love, Pārvatī suckled him at her breasts. [...]”.

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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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