Dharmavacas, Dharma-vacas: 1 definition
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Dharmavacas 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Dharmavachas.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDharmavacas (धर्मवचस्) refers to the “words of Dharma”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.52 (“The bridegroom’s party is fed and Śiva retires to bed”).—Accordingly, after Dharma spoke to Śiva: “On hearing these words of Dharma (dharmavacas) lord Śiva laughed. He surveyed him with sympathetic looks and got up from the bed. He laughingly said to Dharma—‘You go ahead. I shall come there presently. There is no doubt in this matter.’ Thus addressed by Śiva, he returned to the audience hall. The lord Śiva too wanted to go. [...]”.
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: Vacas, Dharma, Vaca, Tarma.
Starts with: Dharmavacahpati, Dharmavacaspati.
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