Svapurodhas, Sva-purodhas: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Svapurodhas (स्वपुरोधस्) refers to “one’s own priest”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “O great sage, I shall tell you what Himācala did, when the seven sages and Arundhatī left. Bidding farewell to his brothers, Meru and others Himācala, the lord of mountains, rejoiced in the company of his sons, daughter and wife. Urged by them lovingly, Himācala caused the letter of betrothal to be written by Garga, his priest (svapurodhas). [...]”.

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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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