Tirtharthini, Tīrthārthinī, Tirtha-arthini: 1 definition
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Tirtharthini 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 TranslationTīrthārthinī (तीर्थार्थिनी) refers to “one who wishes (to drink) holy water”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.54 (“Description of the duties of the chaste wife”).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin lady said to Pārvatī: “[...] Without the permission of her husband she shall not go even on pilgrimage. She shall eschew the desire to attend social festivities. If a women wants holy water (tīrthārthinī) she shall drink the same with which her husband’s feet have been washed. All holy rivers are present in that water. [...]”.
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: Arthini, Tirtha.
Full-text: Tirtharthin.
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