Bhaktamahatmya, Bhaktamāhātmya, Bhakta-mahatmya: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhaktamāhātmya (भक्तमाहात्म्य) refers to the “greatness of the votaries”, as explained in the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.23. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] on hearing the enquiry of Satī Śiva was delighted and He narrated them with pleasure in their entirety for raising the worldly creatures. The sacred lore bearing on the subject, the glory and greatness of the illustrious lord, Śiva explained Himself with Yantras, with their five adjuncts. He told her legendary stories, the greatness of the votaries (bhaktamāhātmya), the norms of peoples of different castes and stages in life and the duties of kings, O great sage”.
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: Bhakta, Mahatmya.
Ends with: Shivabhaktamahatmya.
Full-text: Shivabhaktamahatmya.
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