Balidaitya, Bali-daitya: 1 definition
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Balidaitya 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 TranslationBalidaitya (बलिदैत्य) refers to the foremost among the Asuras (Daityas), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.2 (“The Prayer of the gods).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “[...] You are Kāla (Time) among those who calculate; among Asuras you are Bali (balidaitya) [daityānāṃ balireva ca]. O lord of gods, of what avail is a detailed narration? You preside over the entire universe and remain partially stationed within and partially without. [...]”.
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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