Shivopakantha, Śivopakaṇṭha, Shiva-upakantha: 1 definition
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Shivopakantha 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 Śivopakaṇṭha can be transliterated into English as Sivopakantha or Shivopakantha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚivopakaṇṭha (शिवोपकण्ठ) refers to “coming near Śiva”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.19 (“Jalandhara’s emissary to Śiva”).—Accordingly, after Śiva command his Gaṇa: “Commanded thus by the lord of Pārvatī, of sympathetic temperament, the Gaṇa set Rāhu free, immediately on hearing the word Brahmin. After leaving off Rāhu, the Gaṇa came near Śiva (śivopakaṇṭha) and pleaded to the great lord in piteous words—[...]”.
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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