Divyavayava, Divya-avayava, Divyāvayava: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDivyāvayava (दिव्यावयव) refers to a “form of divine limbs” and is used to describe the Goddess (i.e., Durgā), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.5.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada the birth of Menā’s daughter:—“[...] At the end of twenty-seven years, Umā the beloved of Śiva, the mother of the world and identical with the universe became highly delighted. The goddess Śivā, delighted by her good devotion appeared in front of Menā in order to bless her. Appearing to her in a form of divine limbs [i.e., divyāvayava] through a lustrous zone, she smilingly said to Menā. [...]”.
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: Divya, Avayava.
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