Indriyavaikalya, Indriya-vaikalya: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationIndriyavaikalya (इन्द्रियवैकल्य) refers to “impairment of the sense-organs”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.5 (“The Tripuras are fascinated).—Accordingly, as Arihan said to the Lord of the Three Cities: “[...] It is said in the Vedas that Bliss is an aspect of the Brahman. That shall be taken as it is. It is false to bring in various alternatives. One shall seek and enjoy happiness as long as the body is hale and hearty, as long as the sense-organs are not impaired and as long as the old age is far off. When there is sickness, impairment of the sense-organs (indriyavaikalya) and old age how can one derive happiness? Hence those who seek happiness shall be prepared to give away even the body. [...]”.
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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