Prasphurat, Pra-sphurat: 2 definitions
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Prasphurat 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
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraPrasphurat (啶啶班じ啷嵿か啷佮ぐ啶む) refers to 鈥渆xhibiting鈥� [i.e., that which 鈥榚xhibits鈥� the 鈥榤ovement鈥� of water-creatures], according to the B峁沨atsa峁僪it膩 (chapter 12), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Var膩hamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyoti峁).鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淭he mighty ocean whose waters were swallowed by Agastya, exhibited gems that eclipsed the splendour of the crowns of the Devas [...] It exhibited [i.e., prasphurat] whales, water elephants, rivers and gems scattered over its bed, and, though deprived of water, presented an appearance splendid as Devaloka. There were also seen, moving to and fro [i.e., pracalat], whales, pearl oysters and conch shells, and the sea altogether looked like a summer lake with its moving waves, water lilies and swans鈥�.
Jyotisha (啶溹啶啶むた啶�, 箩测辞迟颈峁 or jyotish) refers to 鈥榓stronomy鈥� or 鈥淰edic astrology鈥� and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPrasphurat (啶啶班じ啷嵿か啷佮ぐ啶む) refers to 鈥渄iffusing (one鈥檚 splendour)鈥� (all round the battlefield), according to the 艢ivapur膩峁嘺 2.5.17 (鈥淭he fight between Vi峁ａ箛u and Jalandhara鈥�).鈥擜ccordingly, as Sanatkum膩ra narrated to Vy膩sa: 鈥淸...] By means of his discus Sudar艣ana [Vi峁ａ箛u] diffused (prasphurat) his splendour all round [sudar艣anena cakre峁嘺 sarvata岣� prasphuranruc膩]. He shone with the brilliant lotus in his hand and offered fearlessness to his devotees. Holding the conch, sword, mace and the bow, the heroic deity was very furious. He was efficient in the battle using fierce weapons. He produced the twanging sound from his bow and roared aloud. O sage, all the three worlds were filled with its loud sound. [...]鈥�.
The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 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: Pra, Sphurat.
Full-text: Pracalat.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 1.3.9-10 < [Chapter 3 - Description of the Lord鈥檚 Appearance]