Akhilabrahmanda, Akhilabrahmāṇḍa, Akhila-brahmanda: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAkhilabrahmāṇḍa (अखिलब्रह्माण्ड) refers to the “entire universe”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.43 (“Description of Śiva’s wonderful sport”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to Viṣṇu and Brahmā: “[...] In the meantime lord Viṣṇu came that way. He looked glorious and splendid, dark-blue like the fresh cloud and having four arms. On seeing him Menā’s eyes became dazed. With great delight she said—‘This is Śiva himself the bridegroom of Pārvatī. There is no doubt about it’. On hearing Menakā’s words you said—‘No, this is not the lord, the cause of protection and enjoyment. This is not the bridegroom of Pārvatī. This is Viṣṇu, the officer-in-charge of the marriage-party of Śiva and a great favourite of Śiva. The bridegroom Śiva is better than him. O Menā, it is impossible for me to describe his beauty. He is the lord of the entire universe (akhilabrahmāṇḍa-pati), the lord of all, the Self-Emperor’”.
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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: Akhila, Brahmanda.
Starts with: Akhilabrahmandapati.
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