Vikatatman, Vikaṭātmā, Vikaṭātman, Vikata-atman, Vikata-atma, Vikatatma: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVikaṭātman (विकटात्मन्) refers to “one of hideous features” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.44 (“Menā regains consciousness”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “After saying thus, the lord of the mountains stopped, O sage. On hearing it Menā, the mother of Śivā, spoke to Himavat. [Menā said:—] ‘O lord, let my words be heard. You can carry out what I say. Take your daughter Pārvatī, tie her up and cast her down into a deep abysmal chasm. Or drown her in the deep sea and be happy. I am not going to give her to Śiva. If you give your daughter to him who is of hideous features (vikaṭātman), O lord, I shall certainly leave off this mortal frame’”.
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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