Bhaktartha, Bhaktārtha: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhaktārtha (भक्तार्थ) refers to “(for) the sake of the devotees”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.24 (“Śiva consents to marry Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to Viṣṇu: “[...] For my devotees [i.e., bhaktārtha], I experienced many sufferings. I removed the misery of the sage Viśvānara by becoming a householder. What is the use of talking much? O Viṣṇu, O Brahmā, I speak the truth. All of you know truly that I have vowed as follows. Whenever any devotee of mine is involved in any adversity I remove it instantaneously and completely. [...]”.
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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