Akshatabala, Akṣatabala, Akshata-bala: 1 definition

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Akshatabala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Akṣatabala can be transliterated into English as Aksatabala or Akshatabala, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Akṣatabala (अक्षतबल) refers to “(having) unabated strength”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.8 (“The battle between the gods and Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Again [Tāraka] struck Viṣṇu the favourite of the gods with that great spear. The heroic Viṣṇu hit him back with Nandaka. O sage, both Viṣṇu and the Asura, equally powerful, hit each other in the battle with unabated strength (akṣatabala). [...]”

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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