Jivayatra, Jīvayātrā, Jiva-yatra: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationJīvayātrā (जीवयात्रा) refers to the “journey of life”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.51 (“The resuscitation of Kāma”).—Accordingly, as Rati said to Śiva: “Why did you reduce my beloved husband to ashes without gaining any interest when he had come near you with Pārvatī? He was my only fortunate possession very rare to get. Give me back my husband, the lord of my journey of life (jīvayātrā) who used to work lovingly with me. Remove my distress caused by separation. [...]”.
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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