Himacalavilasini, Himācalavilāsinī, Himacala-vilasini: 1 definition
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Himacalavilasini 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 Himachalavilasini.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationHimācalavilāsinī (हिमाचलविलासिनी) refers to “she who is Himācala’s beloved”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.5.—Accordingly, as Goddess Śivā (i.e., Umā/Durgā) said to Menā:—“O Himācala’s beloved [i.e., himācalavilāsinī], you are as favourite to me as my vital air. Whatever you desire I shall give you. There is nothing that I can withhold from you. On hearing these nectar-like words of the Goddess, the delighted Menā, the wife of Himācala, said”.
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: Himacāla, Vilasini, Vilacini.
Full-text: Vilasini.
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