Mahabhayamkara, Mahābhayaṃkara, Maha-bhayamkara: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMahābhayaṃkara (महाभयंकर) refers to the “terrible form (of Śiva)” (which burnt the Three Cities), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (“The Gods’ prayer”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] On merely seeing the terrible form (mahābhayaṃkara) of Śiva, dazzling the ten quarters, resembling countless suns in refulgence and on a par with the fire at the hour of dissolution, and also the goddess Pārvatī, the daughter of Himavat, the illustrious gods stood humbly in their fright. On seeing the army of the gods terrified, the excellent sages did not say anything. They stood all round and bowed. [...]”.
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: Maha, Bhayankara.
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