Daityesha, Daityeśa, Daitya-isha: 1 definition
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Daityesha 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.
The Sanskrit term Daityeśa can be transliterated into English as Daityesa or Daityesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDaityeśa (दैत्येश) refers to the “lord of the Asuras”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.4 (“The Tripuras are initiated).—Accordingly, after Nārada spoke to the Lord of the Three Cities: “On hearing his words full of significance, the lord of the Asuras (daityeśa) was deluded and exclaimed with surprise in his heart.—‘Since Nārada has been initiated we too shall be initiated’—Resolving thus, the Asura approached the sage. On seeing his features, the Asura was deluded by his magic. After bowing to him be spoke thus”.
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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