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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Dhanavardhana (धनवर्धन).—A virtuous Vaiśya who lived in the island of Puṣkara in the Kṛtayuga. Once Dhanavardhana after having performed Vaiśvadeva sat for his food. At that time he heard a cry from outside "Annaṃ dehi (give me food)". Dhanavardhana immediately came out to see who the visitor was but seeing none went in and started taking his food. Because he ate his food once left aside, his body was torn to hundred pieces. (Bhaviṣya, Brahma Kāṇḍa).

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Dhanavarddhana (धनवर्द्धन) refers to “that which increases wealth and longevity”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.55 (“Śiva returns to Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “O dear, I have thus narrated the auspicious story of the marriage of Śiva, that dispels sorrow, generates delight and increases wealth and longevity (dhanavarddhana). He who hears this story with pure mind fixed on them or narrates the same, shall attain Śivaloka. This narrative is said to be wondrous and the cause of everything auspicious. It quells all hindrances and ailments. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Vardhana, Dhana, Tana.

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