Mohartha, Mohārtha: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMohārtha (मोहार्थ) refers to “that which results in the delusion (of the gods)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.41 (“Description of the Altar-Structure”).—Accordingly, as Nārada said to Śiva: “O great lord, lord of gods, listen to my auspicious words. O lord, there is no fear of any hindrance in the celebration of marriage. The lord of mountains will surely give his daughter to you. It is certainly to take you there that these mountains have come here. But to delude the gods (amara-mohārtha) a wonderful spell has been created. O omniscient, it is only to inspire curiosity. There is no possibility of any obstacle. [...]”.
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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