Dhuktva, Dhuk-tva: 1 definition
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Dhuktva 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 TranslationDhuktva (धुक्त्व) refers to a “milch cow” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.2 (“The Prayer of the gods).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “[...] Among the mountains you are the Himālaya mountain. Among the cows you are the Kāmadhenu (kāma-dhuktva) [kāmadhuktvaṃ ca goṣu ha], Among the oceans you are the milk ocean. Among the metals you are gold. Among the four castes you are the brahmin. O Śiva, among men you are the king. Among holy centres of salvation you are Kāśī. Among the sacred rivers you are the supreme sacred river. [...]”.
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: Tva.
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Full-text: Pratidhuktva, Kamadhuktva, Pratiduh.
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