Srishtikara, Sṛṣṭikara, Srishti-kara: 1 definition
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Srishtikara 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 Sṛṣṭikara can be transliterated into English as Srstikara or Srishtikara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSṛṣṭikara (सृष्टिकर) refers to the “creator” and is used to describe Brahmā, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.3 (“The boyhood sports of Kārttikeya”).
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: Srishti, Kara.
Starts with: Srishtikaraka, Srishtikaranatika.
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