Gunarupin, Guna-rupin, Guṇarūpin, Guṇarūpī, Guna-rupi, Gunarupi: 1 definition
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Gunarupin 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)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGuṇarūpin (गुणरूपिन्) refers to “one who has assumed the attributive form” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.16 (“The head of Gaṇeśa is chopped off”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] O sage, after fighting for a long time along with the army and seeing him terrific, even Śiva was greatly surprised. Thinking within himself ‘He has to be killed only by deception and not otherwise’ he stayed in the midst of the army. When lord Śiva who though devoid of attributes had assumed the attributive form (guṇarūpin) was seen in the battle, when Viṣṇu too had come thither, the gods and Gaṇas of Śiva were highly delighted. They joined together and became jubilant. [...]”.
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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Ends with: Agunarupin, Sagunarupin.
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