Mahadyasha, Mahadyaśa, Mahat-yasha: 1 definition

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Mahadyasha 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.

The Sanskrit term Mahadyaśa can be transliterated into English as Mahadyasa or Mahadyasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Mahadyaśa (महद्यश) refers to “great fame”, which are mentioned as obtainable through the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] a Dhattūra plant with red stem is specially auspicious for worship. A worshipper using Agastya flowers will earn great fame (mahadyaśa)”.

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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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