Mahavyagra, Mahāvyagra, Maha-vyagra: 1 definition

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Mahavyagra 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Mahāvyagra (महाव्यग्र) refers to “being worried”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.7 (“The gods pray”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] Then Śiva of good sports entered his apartment accompanied by Nandin and Pārvatī. He was then saluted by all the gods. O sage, all the gods dispirited and worried (mahāvyagra) stood on either side of the doorway of mansion of Śiva, the intelligent lord of the gods. They began to mutter ‘What shall we do? Where shall we go? Who will make us happy? Everything has happened with a “but”. We are doomed’. [...]”.

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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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