Mahabhakta, Mahābhakta, Maha-bhakta: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMahābhakta (महाभक्त) refers to the “great devotee” and is used to describe Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.24 (“Śiva consents to marry Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to the Gods and others: “On hearing these words of Śiva, all the gods rejoiced. They looked at Viṣṇu as if to induce him to speak. Then Viṣṇu, the great devotee [i.e., mahābhakta] and benefactor of the gods mentioned the matter of great importance of the gods as mentioned by me (before)”.
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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