Sources for Reconstructing Ancient Forms of Śiva Worship
In chapter 203 of the Ādiparvan of the Mahābhārata we are told that, in order to kill the Asuras Sunda and Upasunda, who could only be killed by each other, Viśvakarman, ordered by Brahmā, creates a woman of unparallelled beauty. The Grandfather tells her to go to the two demons and to seduce them i...
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| Published in | Holy Ground: Where Art and Text Meet p. 489 |
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| Format | Book Chapter |
| Language | English |
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17.12.2019
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| Summary: | In chapter 203 of the Ādiparvan of the Mahābhārata we are told that, in order to kill the Asuras Sunda and Upasunda, who could only be killed by each other, Viśvakarman, ordered by Brahmā, creates a woman of unparallelled beauty. The Grandfather tells her to go to the two demons and to seduce them in order that they may kill one and other in their rivalry over her. This beauty, named Tilottamā, promises to do so and takes her leave of the gods by making a circumambulation. Among those gods is Bhagavat Maheśvara, who sits to the south (scil. of |
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| ISBN: | 9789004412064 9004412069 |
| DOI: | 10.1163/j.ctv2gjwvf9.28 |