Brahmamasa, Brahmamāsa, Brahma-masa: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBrahmamāsa (ब्रह्ममास) refers to “one month of Brahmā”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.10, while explaining the span of life of the deities (Brahmā, Viṣṇu and Hara):—“[...] A thousand sets of the four-yuga periods constitute one day of Brahmā. The period of night is also similar. Further measurement of time is based on this calculation. Thirty such days (days and nights) constitute one month [viz., brahmamāsa] and twelve months, one year. The span of life of Brahmā is hundred such years”.
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: Brahma, Masha.
Full-text: Carika.
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