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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Meruguhā (मेरुगुहा) refers to the “cavern of the mountain Meru”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.1 (“Description of Tripura—the three cities”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “O great sage, when the Asura Tāraka was killed by Skanda, the son of Śiva, his three sons performed austerities. [...] Eschewing all enjoyments captivating the mind, they went to the cavern of the mountain Meru (meruguhā) and performed a wonderful penance. The three sons of Tāraka eschewed all desires in the season of spring. They disdained music, the sound of instruments as well as jubilation and performed penances. [...]”.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Meruguhā (मेरुगुहा).—Entered by Yogātmā avatār of Śiva along with Brahmā and Viṣṇu to become Nakulī.^*

• * Vāyu-purāṇa 23. 221.

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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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Partial matches: Guha, Meru.

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