Vikatarupin, Vikaṭarūpī, Vikaṭarūpin, Vikata-rupin, Vikata-rupi, Vikatarupi: 1 definition
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Vikatarupin 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 TranslationVikaṭarūpin (विकटरूपिन्) refers to “one of hideous form” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.44 (“Menā regains consciousness”).—Accordingly, as Menā said to the Sages: “See what I will do to Pārvatī of evil inclination. I will give her deadly poison or I will push her down in a deep well. Or I will cut her into many pieces with weapons and arrows. Or I will drown my daughter Pārvatī in the deep sea. Or I will certainly cast off my body. But I will never give my daughter to Śiva of hideous form (vikaṭarūpin). [...]”.
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: Rupi, Vikata.
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