Shrivatsavakshas, Śrīvatsavakṣas, Shrivatsa-vakshas: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śrīvatsavakṣas can be transliterated into English as Srivatsavaksas or Shrivatsavakshas, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚrīvatsavakṣas (श्रीवत्सवक्षस्) refers to “wearing the Śrīvatsa on the chest” and is used to describe Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.43 (“Description of Śiva’s wonderful sport”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to Viṣṇu and Brahmā: “[...] In the meantime lord Viṣṇu came that way. He looked glorious and splendid, dark-blue like the fresh cloud and having four arms. He had the handsome features of numberless cupids. He wore yellow garments. He was the king of heaven with eyes resembling the petals of a lotus, and looked very calm. He had Garuḍa as his vehicle. He possessed all the characteristic signs conch etc. He was bedecked in crown and other ornaments. He wore Śrīvatsa on his chest (śrīvatsavakṣas). He had an uncommon splendour that was incomprehensible. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Vakshas, Shrivatsa.
Full-text: Shrivatsa.
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