Danujeshvara, Danujeśvara, Danuja-ishvara: 1 definition

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Danujeshvara 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 Danujeśvara can be transliterated into English as Danujesvara or Danujeshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Danujeshvara in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Danujeśvara (दनुजेश्वर) refers to the “lord of Asuras” and is used to describe Jalandhara, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.22 (“Description of Jalandhara’s Battle”).—Accordingly, after Jalandhara confused Śiva: “[...] With his demonaic Māyā, [Jalandhara] assumed the form of Śiva. [...] On seeing Śiva coming, the beloved of Śiva came out from the midst of her female friends within the range of his vision. When the lord of Asuras (danujeśvara) saw the bauntiful Pārvatī, he let drops of semen fall and his limbs became benumbed. On realising that he was the demon, the terrified Gaurī vanished immediately to the northern shore of the Mānasa lake. [...]”.

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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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