Tushtyartha, Tuṣṭyartha, Tushti-artha: 1 definition
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Tushtyartha 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 Tuṣṭyartha can be transliterated into English as Tustyartha or Tushtyartha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationTuṣṭyartha (तुष्ट्यर्थ) means “for the sake of propitiation (of Śiva)” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.38 (“Description of the dais or maṇḍapa”).—Accordingly, as Himavat prepared the wedding of Menā and Śiva: “[...] The highly intelligent Viśvakarman built everything very quickly for the propitiation of Śiva (śiva-tuṣṭyartha) from whom he had secured great favours. Similarly he erected Śiva’s mansion of various shapes and of great brilliance. Having the symbol of Śiva it was designated as Śivaloka. It was admired by all the gods. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Tushti, Artha.
Ends with: Samtushtyartha.
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