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Bhava

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

in the mythology of India, was a surname of Siva; it signifies, "he who produces," and therefore applies much rather to the all-producing power of Brahma than to the destroyer Siva.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bhava'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bhava.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.