Devavrinda, Devavṛnda, Deva-vrinda: 1 definition
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Devavrinda 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 Devavṛnda can be transliterated into English as Devavrnda or Devavrinda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDevavṛnda (देववृन्द) refers to “all the gods”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.17 (“The fight between Viṣṇu and Jalandhara”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] On seeing the Asuras afflicted by the gusts of wind Jalandhara the great Asura became furious and terrified all the gods (devavṛnda-bhayaṃkara). Seeing Viṣṇu suppressing and pounding the Asuras, the lips of the heroic Asura throbbed and he rushed at Viṣṇu to fight with him. The king of Asuras shouted and roared terrifying both the gods and the Asuras. On hearing it, the ears became pierced. [...]”.
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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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.41 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]