Tyaktakama, Tyaktakāma, Tyakta-kama: 1 definition
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Tyaktakama 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 TranslationTyaktakāma (त्यक्तकाम) refers to “one who is free from lust” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.2 (“The birth of Śiva’s son”).—Accordingly, after Viṣṇu spoke to Śiva: “On hearing that, the great lord, an expert in Yogic theory, though free from lust (tyaktakāma), did not emit the semen, fearing to offend Pārvatī. He came to the door, near the gods distressed by the demon. Śiva is the benefactor favourably disposed to His devotees. On seeing lord Śiva, favourably disposed to His devotees, the gods including me and Viṣṇu became extremely happy. [...]”.
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: Tyakta, Kama.
Full-text: Grihadvar.
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