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Pratyakshatapasa, ʰٲⲹṣa貹, Pratyaksha-tapasa: 1 definition

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Pratyakshatapasa 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 ʰٲⲹṣa貹 can be transliterated into English as Pratyaksatapasa or Pratyakshatapasa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ʰٲⲹṣa貹 (प्रत्यक्षताप�) refers to “one who appears in the guise of an ascetic� and is used to describe Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.23 (“Outraging the modesty of Vṛndā�).—Accordingly, as Vṛnda (wife of Jalandhara) curses Viṣṇu (in disguise): “Fie on this misdeed of Viṣṇu in outraging the modesty of another man’s wife. I have now realised you as the wielder of illusion, appearing in the guise of an ascetic (ٲⲹṣa貹)�.

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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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