Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c4.2549
Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c4.2549
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Brahmā—he who increases. Ātmabhū—born of his own accord or born of the Supreme Spirit. Surajyeṣṭha—he who came into being before all the suras (gods). Parameṣṭhin—he who dwells in the world of truth or Parama. Pitāmaha—grandfather of the manes such as Aryamā and others. Hiraṇyagarbha—having the golden egg (mundane egg) in womb. Lokeśa—the god of the worlds. Svayambhū—who is born of himself. Caturānana—who has four faces.