Garvapahari, Garvāpahārī, Garva-apahari: 1 definition
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Garvapahari 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGarvāpahārī (गर्वापहारी) or Garvāpahārin refers to the “destroyer of arrogance”, and represents an epithet of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.10. Accordingly as Viṣṇu said to Brahmā:—“[...] He is the lord of the worlds and the destroyer of arrogance (garvāpahārin). He is favourably disposed to the miserable. Such is the lord, our master whom you consider your son!”.
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: Garva, Apaharin.
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