Devaduhkhahara, Devaduḥkhahara, Devaduhkha-hara: 1 definition
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Devaduhkhahara 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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDevaduḥkhahara (देवदुःखहर) refers to the “remover of the distress of gods” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (“The Gods’ prayer”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “Thus requested simultaneously by Brahmā, Viṣṇu and the gods, Rudra was pleased in his mind and he said—‘Let it be ever so. I am delighted by these hymns. O gods, I shall confer on those who read, recite and hear these hymns whatever they crave for’. Saying this, the delighted Śiva the remover of the distress of gods (devaduḥkhahara), gave them every thing that was highly delightful to all the gods”.
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: Hara, Devaduhkha.
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