Svakarmanipuna, Svakarma-nipuna, Svakarmanipuṇa: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSvakarmanipuṇa (स्वकर्मनिपुण) refers to “one who is efficient in his activities”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.14 (“The birth of Jalandhara and his marriage”).—Accordingly, after Brahmā performed the postnatal rites for the Asura-boy Jalandhara: “[...] Then the ocean invited the great Asura Kālanemi and requested him to give his daughter named Vṛndā in marriage to his son. O sage, the heroic Asura Kālanemi, foremost among the Asuras, intelligent and efficient in his activities (svakarmanipuṇa), welcomed the request of the ocean. He gave his beloved daughter to Jalandhara, the brave son of the ocean, in marriage performing the nuptial rites according to the Brāhma style. [...]”.
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: Nipuna, Svakarman.
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