Virahamukta, `Viraha-mukta: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVirahamukta (विरहमुक्त) refers to “being relieved of the pangs of separation”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.10.—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to the Earth (Dharaṇī):—“After saying this He stopped. He was a bit relieved of His pangs of separation [i.e., virahamukta—kiṃcidvirahamuktadhīḥ]. Śiva, free from aberrations, and a lover of good men, acted thus only for following the worldly conventions. The Earth too, as Śiva bade her, returned to her abode along with the child. She was extremely happy. The child acquired the name Bhauma (son of the Earth). He attained youth immedately. For a long time he worshipped lord Śiva at Kāśī. [...]”.
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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