Akaraparataraka, Ākāraparatāraka, Akara-parataraka: 1 definition
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Akaraparataraka 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 TranslationĀkāraparatāraka (आकारपरतारक) refers to “one who enables the devotees to cross the ocean of existence by his very form” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (“The Gods’ prayer”).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “O lord of the gods, O supreme lord, bestower of blessings to the devotees, be pleased, O bestower of wholesome blessings to all the gods. Be pleased, O lord of the worlds, be pleased. O bestower of bliss. Be pleased, O lord Śiva. Be pleased, O supreme lord. Obeisance to you, of the form of Oṃkāra, O great lord who enable the devotees to cross the ocean of existence by your very form (ākāraparatāraka). Be pleased, O lord of gods, O destroyer of the Tripuras, O supreme lord. [...]”.
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: Parataraka, Akara.
Full-text: Parataraka.
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