The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (2661 page)
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u are extremely important, whether in the home or in temples—some of which have consequently evoked magnificent architecture.
Vi
u Pur
a
.
u Pura.
In Hinduism one of the eighteen Mah
pur
as. It may have been compiled towards the end of the 3rd cent. CE, or near the beginning of the 4th. Unlike most
pur
as
, it is a unified and clearly structured composition, with a consistent theological viewpoint discernible throughout.
Vi
u
is identified with
Brahman
, and his omnipresence and omnipotence are constantly emphasized.
puras. It may have been compiled towards the end of the 3rd cent. CE, or near the beginning of the 4th. Unlike mostpur
as, it is a unified and clearly structured composition, with a consistent theological viewpoint discernible throughout.
Vi
uis identified with
Brahman
, and his omnipresence and omnipotence are constantly emphasized.
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