Bhushayitva, Bhūṣayitvā: 1 definition

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Bhushayitva 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 Bhūṣayitvā can be transliterated into English as Bhusayitva or Bhushayitva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Bhushayitva in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Bhūṣayitvā (भूषयित्वा) refers to “bedecking (one’s daughter)” (with various ornaments), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.36 (“The statements of the seven sages”).—Accordingly, after Himavat (Himācala) spoke to the mountains: “After saying so, he bedecked (bhūṣayitvā) his daughter with various ornaments. Then he took them all and placed them on the lap of the sage saying ‘These are the presents I have to give her’”.

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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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