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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Nāmabhāj (नामभाज्) refers to “one who assumes a particular name”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.13 (“Resuscitation of Indra”).—Accordingly, as Bṛhaspati eulogized Śiva: “[...] With the Rajas attribute you alone create the worlds assuming the name Brahma (vidhi-nāmabhāj). You are identical with Viṣṇu in Sattva attribute and you protect the entire universe. With the Tamas attribute you assume the form of Śiva, O great God and you alone devour the universe composed of five elements. With the strength of meditating on you, O creator of the universe, the sun blazes, the moon exudes nectar and the wind blows. [...]”.

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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.

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Partial matches: Bhaj, Bhak, Nama.

Starts with: Namabhajana.

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