Yugavyavastha, Yuga-vyavastha, Yugavyavasthā: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationYugavyavasthā (युगव्यवस्था) refers to “being in accordance with the Yugas”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.35 (“The story of Padmā and Pippalāda”).—Accordingly, as Padmā (wife of sage Pippalāda) said to Dharma: “[...] In the Satyayuga you will be all-pervasive and in the other Yugas partially so. Thus in accordance with the Yugas (yugavyavasthā), you will be maintaining your position. Let these words of mine be true and pleasing to you. I am now going to serve my husband. O lord, you return to your abode. [...]”.
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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