Vriddhikari, Vriddhi-karin, Vṛddhikarin, Vṛddhikarī, Vriddhi-kari, Vriddhikarin: 1 definition
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Vriddhikari 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 terms Vṛddhikarin and Vṛddhikarī can be transliterated into English as Vrddhikarin or Vriddhikarin or Vrddhikari or Vriddhikari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVṛddhikarī (वृद्धिकरी) refers to “that which is conducive (to prosperity)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.35 (“The story of Padmā and Pippalāda”).—Accordingly, as Vasiṣṭha said to Himavat mount (Himācala): “[...] All kinds of riches were granted to the couple increasing their happiness. They were conducive to the prosperity (sarvānanda-vṛddhikarī) here and hereafter. O lord of mountains, this ancient story of the couple has been narrated to you. You have heard the story with pleasure and respect. Knowing the real situation give your daughter Pārvatī to Śiva. Cast off sins, O lord of mountains, in the company of your wife Mena. [...]”.
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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