Shaivavara, Śaivavara, Shaiva-vara: 1 definition
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Shaivavara 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 Śaivavara can be transliterated into English as Saivavara or Shaivavara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚaivavara (शैववर) refers to the “foremost among the devotees of Śiva” and is used to describe Brahmā, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.9.—Accordingly, as Sage Nārada said to Brahmā:—“O Brahmā, O dear one, O foremost among the devotees of Śiva [i.e., śaivavara], O intelligent one, taking pity on me you have narrated a wonderful story to me and have increased my pleasure thereby. O Brahmā, when I, of divine vision, had gone to my abode what happened thereafter? Please tell me now”.
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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