Trailokyadahaka, Trailokyadāhaka, Trailokya-dahaka: 1 definition
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Trailokyadahaka 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationTrailokyadāhaka (त्रैलोक्यदाहक) means to “burn all the three worlds”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.37. Accordingly:—“[...] O sage, hit suddenly by that blow, Viṣṇu Puruṣottama, fell unconscious on the ground. Then arose a wonderful brilliance as terrible as the fire at the time of dissolution. It seemed to burn all the three worlds [viz., trailokyadāhaka]. It was severe and terrifying even to great heroes”.
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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