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विश्वकर्माviśvakarmā

विश्वकर्मा (viśvakarmā) is a Sanskrit word meaning a Prajapati, a son of Tvashta and Yashodhara, the father of Maya and Surenu, the originator of arts and crafts, created the people as in previous cosmic cycles, a god of the Vamshavartin class. Its 5 recorded definitions are grouped into 4 contexts, among them Specific Divine Titles and Unique Manifestations, Cosmological Creator and World Shaper, Divine Architect and Master Craftsman.

Definitions
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Meanings by context

Specific Divine Titles and Unique Manifestations

2 definitions
one of the seven important rays of the south sun that helps the growth of the Budha planet

— The Purana Index

1. A god of the Vamshavartin class. 2. A son of Prabhati and Bhuvana. 3. Lord of the Prajapatis.

— The Purana Index

Cosmological Creator and World Shaper

1 definition
1. Divided the earth into seven islands, oceans, hills, and worlds. 2. Created the people as in previous cosmic cycles.

— The Purana Index

Divine Architect and Master Craftsman

1 definition
1. A Prajapati. 2. The divine architect skilled in making weapons and arts and crafts.

— The Purana Index

Viśvakarmā's Lineage and Progeny

1 definition
1. A son of Tvashta and Yashodhara. 2. The father of Maya and Surenu. 3. The originator of arts and crafts.

— The Purana Index

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Definitions on this page come from 1 work: The Purana Index. Text from the Cologne Digital Sanskrit Lexicon.