Devarakshaka, Devarakṣaka, Deva-rakshaka: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Devarakṣaka can be transliterated into English as Devaraksaka or Devarakshaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDevarakṣaka (देवरक्षक) refers to the “saviour of gods”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.6 (“Prayer to Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Śiva: “There is no sin in this, since you are the foremost among those who know the Yogic theory; you are the great lord, the great Brahman and the saviour of gods (devarakṣaka) and sages always [sadā devarṣirakṣakaḥ]. It is at your own bidding that they have been deluded. You induced them to be deluded. Although the Asuras have forsaken their duties and your worship, they cannot be killed by others. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Rakshaka, Deva, Teva.
Starts with: Devarakshakara.
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