Púyaváha
nature_spirit underworld Hindu single tradition · 1
Púyaváha, meaning 'where matter falls', is a hell realm in Hindu cosmology where Brahmins who sell lac, meat, alcohol, or salt, those who commit violence, and those who eat sweets without sharing fall. It is characterized by falling matter or pus as the method of torment.
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- co occurs with
- Rudhirándha, Vahnijwala, Shwabhojana, Krishna, Tala, Sukara, Taptakumbha, Taptaloha, Mahajwala, Lavana, Vimohana, Krimisha, Vedhaka, Adhomukha
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“Púyaváha (where matter falls): A Brahmin who sells lac, meat, alcohol, salt; he who commits violence and he who eats sweets without sharing falls in this hell.”
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