Dushtagarva, Duṣṭagarva, Dushta-garva: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Duṣṭagarva can be transliterated into English as Dustagarva or Dushtagarva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDuṣṭagarva (दुष्टगर्व) refers to the “pride of the wicked”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.49 (“The delusion of Brahmā”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “Thus addressed, all the Vālakhilyas went immediately to the mountain Gandhamādana after bowing to Śiva. O excellent sage, I was able to breathe fearlessly, thanks to Viṣṇu and others, the noble souls urged by lord Śiva. After knowing that Śiva favourably disposed to His devotees can do everything and dispel the pride of the wicked (duṣṭagarva), I eulogised Him, the lord of all. [...]”.
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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