Bhirava, Bhīrava: 1 definition
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Bhirava 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Bhīrava (भीरव).—One of the 14 gaṇas of Apsarasas, born of Mṛtyu.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 7. 20.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Subhirava, Nirvimarsha, Bhiru, Bherundaka, Bheranda, Bherandaka.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.29 < [Section VI - Lawful and Forbidden Meat]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Principle of Shakti in Kashmir Shaivism (Study) (by Nirmala V.)
Part 2.2 - Bhairava: The All-Transcending Quintessence < [Chapter 5 - Impacts of the Evolution]
Mahabhagavata Purana (translation and study) (by Prabir Kumar Nanda Goswami)
Gita-govinda of Jayadeva (comparative study) (by Manisha Misra)
11. The Ragas used in Kishore-chandrananda-champu < [Chapter 5 - A Critical and Musical estimate of Kisora-chandrananda-champu]
Traditional medicinal plants of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh < [Volume 11 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1992]