Significance of Parvata

In Jainism, the term Parvata refers to a character who, aided by Mahakala, misleads the people of Sagara city into engaging in animal sacrifices. Additionally, in Purana literature, Parvata is described as a term denoting a child born from the union of a Brahman father and a Shudra mother. This illustrates the varying interpretations and cultural significance associated with the character of Parvata in different religious texts.

Synonyms: Mountain, Elevation, Summit

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