Aviharin, Avihārin, Avihārī, Avihari: 1 definition
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Aviharin 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: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAvihārin (अविहारिन्) refers to “one who has no sport” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.31 (“Description of Śiva’s magic”).—Accordingly, as Śiva (in disguise of a Brahmin) said to the Lord of Mountains: “I have come to know that you desire to give your daughter to Śiva, [...] To Śiva—who has no support, [...] whose name and pedigree are unknown, whose conduct is bad, who has no sport (avihārin), whose body is smeared with ashes, who is furious, who lacks in discrimination, whose age is not known, [...]”.
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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Ends with: Akirnaviharin, Aranaviharin, Asamhataviharin, Dhammaviharin, Ekantaviharin, Gaganaviharin, Hridayaviharin, Kamaviharin, Lalaviharin, Lilaviharin, Mithyaharaviharin, Mrigayaviharin, Samghataviharin, Shamathavipashyanaviharin, Sukhaviharin, Svairaviharin, Tadbahulaviharin, Vyomaikantaviharin.
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