Sumahavirya, Sumaha-virya, Sumahāvīrya: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSumahāvīrya (सुमहावीर्य) refers to “those who are extremely valorous”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.16 (“The battle of the gods”).—Accordingly, as Jalandhara commanded the Asuras: “[...] All of you come out readily equipped with many divisions of the army and different kinds of weapons. Be fearless and free from hesitations. O Śumbha, O Niśumbha, destroy in a trice the insignificant gods who feel nervous in the battle field. You are extremely valorous (sumahāvīrya). [...]”.
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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