Sarvastradharaka, Sarvāstradhāraka, Sarvastra-dharaka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sarvastradharaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSarvāstradhāraka (सर्वास्त्रधारक) refers to the “wielder of all weapons” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.2 (“The Prayer of the gods).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “[...] O great lord, obeisance to Thee, the destroyer of great Asuras; obeisance to Thee the lord of Pārvatī, O wielder of all weapons (sarvāstradhāraka). O lord of Pārvatī, Obeisance to Thee, O great soul, O great lord. Obeisance to Thee, the blue-necked Rudra and of the form of Rudra. Obeisance to Thee, knowable through Vedānta; Obeisance to Thee who art beyond the paths. Obeisance to Thee of the form of attributes, possessing attributes and also devoid of them. [...]”.
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: Dharaka, Sarvastra.
Full-text: Sarvastra, Dharaka, Sarvastradhara.
Relevant text
No search results for Sarvastradharaka, Sarvāstradhāraka, Sarvāstra-dhāraka, Sarvastra-dharaka; (plurals include: Sarvastradharakas, Sarvāstradhārakas, dhārakas, dharakas) in any book or story.