Mayaprabhava, Māyāprabhāva, Maya-prabhava: 1 definition
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Mayaprabhava 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMāyāprabhāva (मायाप्रभाव) refers to the “power of Māyā (illusion)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.22 (“Description of Jalandhara’s Battle”).—Accordingly, after Jalandhara attacked Śiva: “[...] Then, considering Śiva more powerful, Jalandhara the Daitya, created the illusion of Gandharvas that mysteriously fascinated even Śiva. By the power of his Māyā (māyāprabhāva) [tasya māyāprabhāvāttu], hosts of Gandharvas and celestial damsels came into view for fascinating Śiva. The Gandharvas and celestial damsels sang and danced. Others played on flutes, mṛdaṅgas and cymbals. On seeing that wonderful feat, Śiva was fascinated by the Gaṇas. He was not conscious of even the garments let down from the hands. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Prabhava, Maya.
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