Ajnanapara, Ajñānaparā, Ajnana-para: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAjñānaparā (अज्ञानपरा) refers to “being urged by ignorance”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.43 (“Description of Śiva’s wonderful sport”).—Accordingly, as Brāhma narrated to Nārada: “Thus, urged by ignorance (ajñānaparā), O sage, she [i.e., Menā] went to the terrace along with you to see Śiva. Then Śiva, realising her false pride in herself, spoke to Viṣṇu and me as a part of His wonderful sport. [Śiva said:—] ‘At my bidding, O dear ones, both of you go one by one accompanied by the gods to the threshold of the mountain. I shall follow afterwards’”.
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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