Harirupa, ±á²¹°ù¾±°ùÅ«±è²¹, Hari-rupa: 1 definition
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Harirupa 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation±á²¹°ù¾±°ùÅ«±è²¹ (हरिरूप) refers to “one who identical with Viṣṇuâ€� (in Sattva attribute), according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.5.13 (“Resuscitation of Indraâ€�).—Accordingly, as Bá¹›haspati eulogized Åšiva: “[...] With the Rajas attribute you alone create the worlds assuming the name Brahma. You are identical with Viṣṇu (³ó²¹°ù¾±°ùÅ«±è²¹) in Sattva attribute [sattvena ³ó²¹°ù¾±°ùÅ«±è²¹stvaá¹�] and you protect the entire universe. With the Tamas attribute you assume the form of Åšiva, O great God and you alone devour the universe composed of five elements. With the strength of meditating on you, O creator of the universe, the sun blazes, the moon exudes nectar and the wind blows. [...]â€�.

The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) 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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