Tirthapathas, Tīrthapāthas, Tirtha-pathas: 1 definition
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Tirthapathas 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)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationTīrthapāthas (तीर्थपाथस्) refers to “sacred waters” (viz., from all flowing holy rivers), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.25. Accordingly as Rāma narrated to Satī:—“[...] [Śiva] invited Indra and other gods, the Siddhas, Gandharvas, Nāgas, Upadeśas and Āgamas, Brahmā with his sons, the sages and the celestial goddesses and nymphs who came there with various articles. Articles necessary for a coronation including herbs were brought. Five pots were filled with the sacred waters (tīrthapāthas) from all flowing holy rivers”.
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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