Dayapara, Dayāpara, Daya-apara: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dayapara 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDayāpara (दयापर) refers to one who is “merciful”, and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.41.—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu and others eulogized Śiva:—“[...] O great lord, the lord of the gods and the prescriber of worldly conventions, we know you to be Śiva and Brahman, thanks to your favour. [...] O Śiva, merciful (i.e., dayāpara) that you are, you alone created the sacrifice through Dakṣa for the fulfilment of the Vedas. The delimitations which brahmins, experts in the Vedic path and rituals, believe in, end with you in the world”.
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.
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: HAL: The function of the Vṛṣasārasaṃgraha in the Śivadharma corpus (ds)Dayāpara (दयापर) refers to “one who is intent on compassion” (towards all living beings), according to the Vṛṣasārasaṃgraha: A Sanskrit text of twenty-four chapters contained in the Śivadharma corpus dealing with Dharma (religious duties).—Accordingly, “Viṣṇu, the great Lord, assumed the form of a Brahmin, and to test him [i.e., Anarthayajña] he humbly posed a question to the one who performed immaterial sacrifces (i.e., Anarthayajña), who was focused on his austerities and observances and whose conduct was virtuous and pure, and who was intent on compassion (dayāpara) towards all living beings”.
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Daya, Apara, Taya.
Starts with: Tayaparamitai.
Full-text: Vedamarga, Vicakshana, Abhipatti, Para.
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