The Origin Of Shiva Purana

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*Anina: The feminine name means "strengthless, feeble and small"in Sanskrit. The name has a German origin too meaning 'grace, favor'. In Rg Veda, the name Anina is used for Strengthless or feeble. *Arni Arni is ancient word of Sanskrit origin meaning 'turning round'. In Riga Veda, the name refers to pieces of wood used for kindling fire by attrition. Arni is also used in Riga Veda for being fitted into or turning round. Mention of Arni is also found in the Epic Harivansh in which Arni is used to represent the mother. Mention of this name is found in Arthav Veda (अथर्व वेद) also where Arni denotes discomfort or pain. Lexicographers like Halayudh and Hemchandra has also used Arni in their writings where Arni represents the Sun and an …show more content…

And also make him attractive or lovable. Varenya is the name of Lord Shiva too, as he is the one wo is sufficiently qualified or capable to offer a desirable state. As per Shiva Purana, Varenya (वरेण्या) finds mention in Shiva Purana where Varenya is the name of Siva's wife. *Mahitha Ancient word of Sanskrit origin Mahitha literally means honored or worshiped. Mahitha also refers to festivity or celebrated. Mention of Mahitha is found in Bhagvat Puran where Mahitha refers to greatness. Mahitha is also mentioned in Vishnu Puran and Mahabharata where it used as the name of a river. Reference of name Mahitha is also found in Naoday (नलोदय) where this name signifies celebration or festivity. *Swasti Swasti (Sanskrit स्वस्ति) is an ancient word of Sanskrit origin which means source of all auspiciousness. Swasti also refers to welfare, blessing, fortune and …show more content…

Reference of Swasti is found in the Epic Vishnu where Lord Vishnu is the auspicious as he is supreme Bliss. Swasti is also mentioned in Ganesha in which elephant-faced Ganesha symbolizes all that is auspicious. Mention of this name is also found in Riga Veda (ऋग् वेद), Mahabharata (महाभारत), Ramayan (रामायण) and Bhagvat Puran (भागवत पुराण) with meanings like fortune, success, well-being, luck and prosperity. *Aastha Sanskrit Name Aastha(Sanskrit: आस्था) means belief or hope. The word Aastha is a Sanskrit word which means believing in God or super natural. Aastha is hope for a better tomorrow in bad times. And also Aastha is hope for support from God when we are in trouble. According to Vedas, Puranas, Ramayana and Mahabharata, Aastha also means to stay near, go towards or follower. Reference of Aastha found in Mahabharata, Raghuvansha (रघुवंश) and Kathasaritsagara (कथासरित्सागर), where it has the connotation of consideration, regard, care or care for me. Certain lexicographers such as Amar Singh, Halayudh and Hemchandra have also made references of Aastha in their works as a assent, promise, prop, stay, support, state, condition or an

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