Ahovira, Ahovīra: 1 definition
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Ahovira 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: Puranic EncyclopediaAhovīra (अहोवीर).—A sage who adhered strictly to the injunctions associated with the Vānaprastha stage of life. (Mahābhārata, Śānti Parva, Śloka 17, Chapter 144).
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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