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Lalitakriti, ṛt, Lalita-akriti: 1 definition

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Lalitakriti 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 ṛt can be transliterated into English as Lalitakrti or Lalitakriti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ṛt (ललिताकृत�) refers to “one who has fine features� and is use to describe Gaṇeśa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.17 (“The Resuscitation of Gaṇeśa�).—Accordingly, after the Gods joined a head to Gaṇeśa’s body: “[...] Immediately after the contact of the holy water the boy was resuscitated to life and joined with consciousness. As Śiva willed, the boy woke up as from a sleep. He was handsome, extremely comely. He had the face of an elephant. He was red-complexioned. He was delighted with face beaming. He was brilliant and had fine features (ṛt). O great sage, on seeing the son of Pārvatī resuscitated to life, they all rejoiced and their miseries came to an end. [...]�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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