Janavatsala, Jana-vatsala: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationJanavatsala (जनवत्सल) refers to “one favourably disposed towards the people” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.11.—Accordingly, as Himavat (Himālaya) eulogised Śiva: “[...] O overlord of the three attributes, O lord of delusion, favourably disposed towards the people [i.e., janavatsala], obeisance unto you, who grant inner pleasures of the soul. Obeisance to Brahman, the great soul. Obeisance to Thee, worthy of being served by Viṣṇu Brahmā and others; obeisance to Thee of the form of Viṣṇu and Brahmā; obeisance to Thee, the creator of Viṣṇu and Brahmā, obeisance to Thee O one favourably disposed to the devotees. [...]”.
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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