Hastāmbhoja, Hasta-ambhoja: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationHastāmbhoja (हस्ताम्भोज) refers to “his lotus-like hands”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.38.—
Accordingly, as Śukra said to Dadhīca:—
“[...] I shall also mention the observance of meditation. It is after this meditation that the mantra shall be repeated as long as the purpose is realized due to Śiva’s power:
“I worship the three-eyed Lord Śiva, the conqueror of death who is accompanied by (Pārvatī); who pours water on his head from two vessels held in his lotus-like hands (hastāmbhoja), by means of the other pair of hands; who has placed the two hands with the pots on the lap; who usually holds in his hands the Rudrākṣa garland and a deer and whose body is rendered cool and wet by the nectar exuding from the moon worn on the head”.
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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