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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Yuddhārtha (युद्धार्थ) refers to “wishing to fight”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing the words of the lord and unable to know the reality, being deluded by ignorance, O dear, I went near Gaṇeśa accompanied by the sages. On seeing me approaching, the powerful Gaṇeśa came to me very furiously and plucked my moustache and beard. ‘Forgive me. Forgive me, O lord. I have not come for fighting (yuddhārtha) [na yuddhārthaṃ samāgataḥ]. I am a brahmin and shall be blessed. I have come to make peace and I will cause no harm’. [...]”.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Yuddha, Artha.

Ends with: Prayuddhartha.

Full-text: Abhikratu, Prayuddhartha.

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