Dinoddhara, Dīnoddhara, Dina-uddhara: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDīnoddhara (दीनोद्धर) refers to the “uplifter of the distressed”, and is used as an epithet of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.23. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] One day after delighting the lord with her devotion and obeisance Satī, the daughter of Dakṣa, spoke thus to Śiva: ‘O great lord, lord of lords and ocean of mercy, O great Yogin, the uplifter of the distressed (Dīnoddhara), take pity on me’”.
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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