Danavavara, Dānavavara, Danava-vara: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDānavavara (दानववर) refers to the “foremost among the Asuras” and is used to describe Maya, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.12 (“The Gods go back to their abodes”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “In the meantime the Asura Maya who was not burnt due to the strength of grace, came there on seeing Śiva delighted. With great delight he bowed to Śiva and other gods. With palms joined in reverence and with stooping shoulders he bowed to Śiva again. Then he got up. Maya the foremost among the Asuras (dānavavara), with his mind full of devotion and voice choked with emotions of love he eulogised facing Śiva. [...]”.
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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