Daityaraja, Daityarāja, Daitya-raja: 1 definition
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Daityaraja 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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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDaityarāja (दैत्यराज) refers to the “ruler of the Asuras”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.4 (“The Tripuras are initiated).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] On seeing [Nārada’s] features, the Asura was deluded by his magic. After bowing to him be spoke thus.—‘O sage of pure mind, you shall perform my initiation. I shall become your disciple. True. It is undoubtedly true’.— On hearing the frank words of the ruler of the Asuras (daityarāja) the heretic sage, professing to be eternal, spoke emphatically. [...]”.
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: Daitya, Raja.
Full-text: Vijaya.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.2.15 < [Chapter 2 - Divya (the celestial plane)]
Verse 1.4.13 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Verse 1.3.84 < [Chapter 3 - Prapañcātīta (beyond the Material Plane)]
The Nilamata Purana (by Dr. Ved Kumari)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)