Samyanmayi, Samyanc-mayi, Samyaṅmāyī, Samyaṅmāyin, Samyanc-mayin, Samyanmayin: 1 definition

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Samyanmayi 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

Samyaṅmāyī (सम्यङ्मायी) refers to the “wielder of illusion” and is used to describe Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.23 (“Outraging the modesty of Vṛndā”).—Accordingly, as Vṛnda (wife of Jalandhara) curses Viṣṇu (in disguise): “Fie on this misdeed of Viṣṇu in outraging the modesty of another man’s wife. I have now realised you as the wielder of illusion (samyaṅmāyī), appearing in the guise of an ascetic”.

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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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