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Devalamuni, Devala-muni: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Devalamuni (देवलमुनि) or simply Devala is the son of Ekaparṇ� and Asita: one of the sons of ٲṣa, according to one account of ղṃśa (‘genealogical description�) of the 10th century ܰܰṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, [...] Kaśyapa created the animals, animates and inanimates and again for the growth of progeny he underwent austere penance. By the power of penance two sons namely Vatsara and Asita were born. Devalamuni was the son of Asita born of Ekaparṇ�. Devala attained great perfection by worshipping Śambhu. From Devala was born Śāṇḍilya.

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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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