Mahabuddhinidhi, Mahābuddhinidhi, Mahabuddhi-nidhi: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Mahābuddhinidhi (महाबुद्धिनिधि) refers to the “storehouse of great intellect” and is used to describe Gaṇeśa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.19 (“Gaṇapati’s marriage”).—Accordingly, after Gaṇeśa spoke to Śiva and Pārvatī: “On hearing the words of the noble-minded Gaṇeśa, the parents spoke to him, the storehouse of great intellect (mahābuddhinidhi) [...]”.

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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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