Duhkhavarjita, Duḥkhavarjita, Duhkha-varjita: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDuḥkhavarjita (दुःखवर्जित) refers to “becoming free from distress”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.18 (“Gaṇeśa crowned as the chief of Gaṇas”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] After worshipping her son, and kissing his face, [Pārvatī] granted him boons with affection and said—‘You have had great distress since your very birth. You are blessed and contented now. You will receive worship before all the gods. You will be free from distress (duḥkhavarjita). Vermillion is visible on your face now. Hence you will be worshipped with vermillion by all men always. [...]’”.
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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