Brahmadaivata, Brahma-daivata: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBrahmadaivata (ब्रह्मदैवत) refers to the “Vedic divinity”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.8 (“The detailed description of the chariot etc.”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “The divine chariot of lord Śiva consisting of all the worlds was built by Viśvakarman with devoted effort. [...] Lord Brahmā was the charioteer, the gods were holders of the bridle. Praṇava the Vedic divinity (brahmadaivata) constituted the long whip of Brahma [pratodo brahmaṇastasya praṇavo brahmadaivatam]. The syllable A constituted the great umbrella, Mandara the side staff. The lord of mountains became his bow and the lord of serpents the bowstring. [...]”
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: Daivata, Brahma.
Full-text: Pratoda.
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