Malasambhava, Mala-sambhava, Malasaṃbhava: 1 definition

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Malasambhava 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Malasambhava in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Malasaṃbhava (मलसंभव) refers to “being created out of dirt”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.13 (“The birth of Gaṇeśa”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Nārada: “[...] Thinking thus the Goddess (Pārvatī) created a person with all the characteristics, out of the dirt (malasaṃbhava) from her body. He was spotless and handsome in every part of his body. He was huge in size and had all brilliance, strength and valour. She gave him various clothes and ornaments. She blessed him with benediction and said—‘You are my son. You are my own. I have none else to call my own’. [...]”.

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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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