Taportha, Tapas-artha: 1 definition

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Taportha 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Taportha (तपोर्थ) refers to “that which is achieved by means of penance” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.22 (“Description of Pārvatī’s penance”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “After your departure, O celestial sage, convinced that Śiva could be achieved by means of penance [i.e., taportha], Pārvatī became glad and decided to perform penance. She took her maids Jayā and Vijayā into confidence and through them made her parents acquainted. First she wanted her father Himavat, the lord of mountains, to hear her humble words:—[...]”.

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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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