Upakarakarana, Upakārakaraṇa, Upakara-karana: 1 definition
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Upakarakarana 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationUpakārakaraṇa (उपकारकरण) refers to “attempting to help out with a particular task”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.18 (“The conversation between Nārada and Jalandhara”).—Accordingly, after Nārada spoke to Jalandhara: “After saying this, the world-renowned celestial sage, Nārada, pursuing his attempt to help the gods (deva-upakārakaraṇa) departed from there by the aerial path”.
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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