Suravarya, Sura-varya: 1 definition
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Suravarya 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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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSuravarya (सुरवर्य) refers to the “foremost among the gods” and is used to describe Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.20 (“The fight between the Gaṇas and the Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to Viṣṇu: “O Viṣṇu, foremost among the gods (suravarya), please listen to my words attentively. I will kill the great Daitya Jalandhara. There is no doubt about this. Go back to your abode fearlessly. Let the gods too go back without fear and hesitation, considering the ruler of the Asuras already killed”.
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: Varya, Sura, Cura.
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