Vrikshavapatita, Vṛkṣāvapatita, Vriksha-avapatita: 1 definition
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Vrikshavapatita 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 term Vṛkṣāvapatita can be transliterated into English as Vrksavapatita or Vrikshavapatita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: valmikiramayan.net: Srimad Valmiki RamayanaVṛkṣāvapatita (वृक्षावपतित) refers to that “fallen from trees” (viz., fruits), according to the Rāmāyaṇa chapter 2.28. Accordingly:—“[...] soothening with kind words to Sītā, when eyes were blemished with tears, the virtuous Rāma spoke again as follows, for the purpose of waking her turn back: ‘[...] Oh, Sītā! With mind disciplined day and night, one has to necessarily satisfy ourself with fruits (phala) fallen from trees (vṛkṣāvapatita). Hence, living in a forest is a suffering’”.
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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