Shivatoshini, Śivatoṣiṇī, Shiva-toshini: 1 definition
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Shivatoshini 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.
The Sanskrit term Śivatoṣiṇī can be transliterated into English as Sivatosini or Shivatoshini, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: The Linga-puranaŚivatoṣiṇī (शिवतोषिणी) is the name of a Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Liṅgapurāṇa.—The author of Śivatoṣiṇī is Gaṇeśa Nātu—the son of Ballāla and Yaśodā and the disciple of Nīlakaṇṭha. He lived in 1760 (or 1769) Śaka era, at Poona. Vide the introductory verses of Śivatoṣiṇī.
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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Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 65 - Thousand names of Śiva (Rudra-sahasranāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 32 - Hymn to Lord Śiva < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 17 - The greatness of Śiva < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
Svacchandatantra (history and structure) (by William James Arraj)