Brahmakavaca, Brahma-kavaca: 2 definitions
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Brahmakavaca 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Brahmakavacha.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBrahmakavaca (ब्रह्मकवच) refers to an “amulet for protection” which is used to describe the appearance of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.17. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] When her Nandā rites were concluded on the ninth day (Navamī), while she was engrossed in meditation, Śiva became visible to her. [...] He was holding trident and an amulet (Brahmakavaca) for protection. [...] On seeing Śiva directly in such a form she bent her head from shyness and she knelt at his feet. Although He desired her to be his wife He wished to bestow on her the fruit of her penance. Thus He spoke to her in the state of her penance”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum1) Brahmakavaca (ब्रह्मकवच) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—from the Devīmāhātmya. Peters. 4, 42.
Brahmakavaca has the following synonyms: Devīkavaca.
2) Brahmakavaca (ब्रह्मकवच):—See Devīkavaca.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kavaca, Brahma.
Full-text: Devikavaca.
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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 17 - Satī granted the boon < [Section 2.2 - Rudra-saṃhitā (2): Satī-khaṇḍa]