Punyatama, Puṇyatama, Punya-tama: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPuṇyatama (पुण्यतम) refers to “great merit”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.53 (“Description of Śiva’s return journey”).—Accordingly, as the Gods said to the Lord of Mountains (Himavat): “O lord of the mountains, you are blessed. Your glory is great. Even in the three worlds, there is none equal to you in merit (puṇyatama). At your very door, lord Śiva, the supreme Brahman, the goal of the good and favourably disposed to His devotees, has deigned to come along with us, His slaves. [...]”.
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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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.5.41 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Verse 1.7.99 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 1.12 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)