Devaduhkhahara, Devaduḥkhahara, Devaduhkha-hara: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Devaduḥkhahara (देवदुःखहर) refers to the “remover of the distress of gods” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (“The Gods’ prayer”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “Thus requested simultaneously by Brahmā, Viṣṇu and the gods, Rudra was pleased in his mind and he said—‘Let it be ever so. I am delighted by these hymns. O gods, I shall confer on those who read, recite and hear these hymns whatever they crave for’. Saying this, the delighted Śiva the remover of the distress of gods (devaduḥkhahara), gave them every thing that was highly delightful to all the gods”.

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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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