Vishvartha, Viśvārtha, Vishva-artha: 1 definition
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Vishvartha 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.
The Sanskrit term Viśvārtha can be transliterated into English as Visvartha or Vishvartha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationViśvārtha (विश्वार्थ) refers to “desiring the welfare of the people”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.7 (“The gods pray”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to the Gods: “On hearing these words of Śiva, the great Ātman, the gods derived more pleasure than Viṣṇu and Brahmā. At his bidding, Viśvakarman made a splendid chariot of good features, consisting of all the gods, for the welfare of the people (viśvārtha)”.
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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