Klishtarupa, Kliṣṭarūpa, Klishta-rupa: 1 definition

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Klishtarupa 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 Kliṣṭarūpa can be transliterated into English as Klistarupa or Klishtarupa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Kliṣṭarūpa (क्लिष्टरूप) refers to “being in a dejected state” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.13 (“Resuscitation of Indra”).—Accordingly, as as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “On hearing these words of Bṛhaspati, Śiva, the lord of Gods, the ocean of mercy, spoke in a thundering stentorian voice. [Lord Śiva said]:—‘O Bṛhaspati, how can I take up the fury that has already come out of my eye? A serpent does not wear again the slough that has been cast off’. On hearing these words of Śiva, Bṛhaspati’s mind was agitated with fear and he spoke dejectedly (kliṣṭarūpa) [uvāca kliṣṭarūpaśca bhayavyākulamānasaḥ]. [...]”

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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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