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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Svarṇapātra (स्वर्णपात्र) refers to “gold vessels (filled with gems and jewels)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.30 (“The Celebration of Pārvatī’s Return”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] In the meantime, Śiva, favourably disposed to His disciples and prone to divine sports, assumed the guise of a dancer and approached Menakā. [...] Menā who was greatly delighted took gems and jewels in gold vessels (svarṇapātra) in order to give them to Him. But the dancer did not accept the gifts. He requested for the hand of Pārvatī and began to dance and sing again. Menā was surprised on hearing his words and she was furious. She rebuked the mendicant and wished to drive him out. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Svarna, Patra.

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