Vyantaradeva, Vyantara-deva: 1 definition
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Vyantaradeva means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
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Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Vyantaradeva (व्यन्तरदेव) refers to one of the deities being worshiped in ancient India, as vividly depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—The Kuvalayamala (779 A.D.) is full of cultural material which gains in value because of the firm date of its composition. [...] Page 256.31-2 ff.: Here is a mixed list of 25 gods and Godlings of all religions. These were worshipped and propitiated to obtain favours. The list includes [e.g., Vyantaradeva] [...].
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Deva, Vyantara, Teva.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 4.39 - The maximum lifetime of the peripatetic beings (vyantara-deva) < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Verse 4.38 - The minimum lifetime of the peripatetic beings (vyantara-deva) < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Verse 4.11 - The subclasses of the peripatetic beings (vyantara-deva) < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]