Srishtipravritti, Srishti-pravritti, Sṛṣṭipravṛtti: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Sṛṣṭipravṛtti can be transliterated into English as Srstipravrtti or Srishtipravritti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Sṛṣṭipravṛtti (सृष्टिप्रवृत्ति) refers to “activities of creation”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.15:—“[...] hence I (Brahmā) the Creator, assumed the form of Swan (Haṃsa/Haṃsaka). O Nārada! But I failed to cognize the refulgent form of Śiva and therefore could not exercise my power of discrimination (viveka). How can real knowledge dawn on one who is engaged in activities of creation (sṛṣṭipravṛtti)? Hence though in the form of Swan I could not attain the power of discrimination (viveka)”.
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, Pravritti.
Full-text: Ajnanajnana, Tattvatattva, Viveka.
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