Vilapya, Vi-lapya: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVilapya (विलप्य) refers to “having lamented (again and again)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.34 (“The Story of Anaraṇya”).—Accordingly, after king Anaraṇya was advised: “On hearing the words of the wise, the king lamented (vilapya) again and again but ultimately offered his daughter fully bedecked in ornaments to the excellent sage. O mountain, accepting and marrying the beautiful maiden Padmā, on a par with goddess Lakṣmī, in accordance with holy laws, the delighted sage returned to his abode. [...]”.
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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Search found 3 books and stories containing Vilapya, Vi-lapya; (plurals include: Vilapyas, lapyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Hanuman Nataka (critical study) (by Nurima Yeasmin)
5. The Principal Sentiment of the Hanumannāṭaka < [Chapter 4]
4. Various Rasas Delineated < [Chapter 4]
Sucindrasthala-mahatmya (critical edition and study) (by Anand Dilip Raj)
Chapter 19 - Ekonavimsha Adhyaya (ekonavimso'dhyayah) < [Chapter 5 - Sucindrasthalamahatmya: Sanskrit critical edition]
The Story of Samvarana and Tapati < [Purana, Volume 12, Part 1 (1970)]