Vamarupa, Vāmarūpa, Vama-rupa: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVāmarūpa (वामरूप) is used as an epithet for Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.41.—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu and others eulogized Śiva:—“[...] obeisance to Vāma, Vāmarūpa, Vāmanetra, Aghora, the great lord and the Vikaṭa. Obeisance to Tatpuruṣa, to Nātha, the ancient Puruṣa, the bestower of the four aims of life, Vratin, and Parameṣṭhin. Obeisance to you, Īśānas, Īśvara, Brahman, of the form of Brahman, the Supreme Soul”.
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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Full-text: Natha, Aghora, Vratin, Vamanetra, Vama, Tatpurusha, Ishana, Purushartha, Brahmarupa, Purusharthapradana, Brahma, Puranapurusha, Vikata, Ishvara.
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Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 41 - Devas eulogise Śiva < [Section 2.2 - Rudra-saṃhitā (2): Satī-khaṇḍa]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 95 - The Exploits of Nṛsiṃha the Man-lion < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]