Mahabalasamanvita, Mahabala-samanvita, Mahābalasamanvita: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMahābalasamanvita (महाबलसमन्वित) refers to “being equipped with a vast army”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.16 (“The battle of the gods”).—Accordingly, as Jalandhara rushed to war with Viṣṇu: “[...] In the meantime the delighted gods equipped with a vast army (mahābalasamanvita) began to fight with their strength increased by the brilliance of Viṣṇu. Seeing the army of the gods present there ready to fight Jalandhara commanded the invincible Asuras thus. [...]”.
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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