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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Purasūdana (पुरसूदन) refers to the “destroyer of Pura” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.4 (“Search for Kārttikeya and his conversation with Nandin”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing their words, the destroyer of Pura (purasūdana) became glad. In his joy he gave monetary gifts to the Brahmins. On receiving the news of her son, Pārvatī was delighted. She distributed a crore of gems and much wealth among the Brahmins. Lakṣmī, Sarasvatī, Menā, Sāvitrī and all other women, Viṣṇu and all other gods gave much wealth to the Brahmins”.

Note: Śiva is called Purasūdana, Tripurāri or Purāri, “the slayer of Pura”, for he destroyed Bāṇa who was called Tripurāsura because he had received in gift three cities from Śiva, Brahmā and Viṣṇu.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Pura, Sudana.

Ends with: Tripurasudana.

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