Sakhiyuta, Sakhi-yuta, Sakhīyutā: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Sakhīyutā (सखीयुता) refers to “being accompanied by one’s friends”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.13 (“The birth of Gaṇeśa”).—Accordingly, after Pārvatī made Gaṇeśa her doorkeeper: “Thus placing her son at the doorway, Pārvatī began to take bath with her friends (sakhīyutā), unworried. O excellent sage, at this very moment Śiva who is eagerly indulgent and an expert in various divine sports came near the door. Not knowing that he was lord Śiva, the consort of Pārvatī, Gaṇeśa said—“O sir, without my mother’s permission you shall not go in now. [...]’.”.

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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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