Asurapalaka, Asurapālaka, Asura-palaka: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAsurapālaka (असुरपालक) refers to the “protector of Asuras” and is used to describe Tāraka, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.8 (“The battle between the gods and Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] After causing a great havoc, Tāraka, the protector of Asuras (asurapālaka), the most excellent among the brave, seemed invincible to the gods. On seeing the gods terrified and slaughtered, Viṣṇu became furious and got ready to fight. Taking discus Sudarśana, the bow Śārṅga and other weapons with him, lord Viṣṇu rushed to meet the great Asura in the battle. [...]”.
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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