Akharvamauli, Akharva-mauli: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAkharvamauli (अखर्वमौलि) refers to “keeping one’s head straight (as a token of haughtiness)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.15 (“The birth of Jalandhara and his marriage”).—Accordingly, after Bhārgava narrated the details regarding the headless Rāhu: “[...] [Jalandhara] then lovingly honoured the clever emissary [Ghasmara] in various ways, assured him of protection and sent him to Indra as his messenger. Ghasmara, the intelligent emissary of Jalandhara, hastened to heaven where all the gods were present. After going there, the emissary entered the assembly of the gods. With his head kept straight (akharvamauli) as a token of haughtiness he spoke to lord Indra [garvādakharvamaulirhi devendraṃ vākyamabravīt]. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Akharva, Mauli.
Full-text: Akharva.
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