Akhileshvara, Akhileśvara, Akhila-ishvara: 1 definition
Introduction:
Akhileshvara 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 Akhileśvara can be transliterated into English as Akhilesvara or Akhileshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAkhileśvara (अखिलेश्वर) refers to the “lord of all” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.4.—Accordingly, as Umā (Durgā/Satī) spoke to the Gods:—“[...] Hear further, O Viṣṇu, O Brahmā, O sages and O gods, the divine sports of the supreme lord Śiva, that protect the universe. [...] The lord Śiva did this just to show the behaviour of a love-lorn lover. He blabbered like a lover in despair due to separation. But really the supreme lord has no aberrations, is not distressed and remains unconquered. My master Śiva is perfect, lord of all [i.e., akhileśvara] and the controller of illusion. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ishvara, Akhila.
Full-text: Akhila.
Relevant text
No search results for Akhileshvara, Akhileśvara, Akhila-ishvara, Akhila-īśvara, Akhilesvara, Akhila-isvara; (plurals include: Akhileshvaras, Akhileśvaras, ishvaras, īśvaras, Akhilesvaras, isvaras) in any book or story.