Pujyopadhyaya, Pūjyopādhyāya, Pujya-upadhyaya: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPūjyopādhyāya (पूज्योपाध्याय) refers to one of the four disciples of Viṣṇu’s self-created Puruṣa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.4 (“The Tripuras are initiated).—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu said to the four disciples: “Just as you, these too also belong to me. The initial prefix to their names shall be the word ‘Pūjya’ because they are worthy of respect. Let the names Ṛṣi, Yati, Ācārya, and Upādhyāya [i.e., Pūjyopādhyāya] also be well known appendages to you all. My names shall also be assumed by you. The auspicious name ‘Arihat’ shall be considered destructive of sins. All activities conducive to the happiness of the worlds shall be performed by you. The goal of those who carry on activities favourable to the worlds shall become excellent”.
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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