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Tirtharthin, īٳٳ󾱲, Tirtha-arthin, īٳٳī, Tirtha-arthi, Tirtharthi: 1 definition

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Tirtharthin 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Tirtharthin in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

īٳٳ󾱲 (तीर्थार्थिन्) (Cf. īٳٳ󾱲ī) refers to “one who wishes (to drink) holy water�, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.54 (“Description of the duties of the chaste wife�).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin lady said to Pārvatī: “[...] Without the permission of her husband she shall not go even on pilgrimage. She shall eschew the desire to attend social festivities. If a women wants holy water (īٳٳ󾱲ī) she shall drink the same with which her husband’s feet have been washed. All holy rivers are present in that water. [...]�.

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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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