Akshani, Akṣāṇi: 1 definition
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Akshani 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 Akṣāṇi can be transliterated into English as Aksani or Akshani, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsAkṣāṇi (अक्षाणि):—Special senses, perceptive faculties, receptors various sensory nerve endings
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Starts with: Akshanika.
Ends with (+8): Amritarakshani, Angarakshani, Avalakshani, Avarakshani, Bhakshani, Bilakshani, Cakshani, Caturdashalakshani, Chakshani, Dakshani, Dashalakshani, Dvadashalakshani, Jnanalakshani, Kalabhakshani, Kulakshani, Lakshani, Pancalakshani, Rakshani, Sakshani, Samanyalakshani.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 7.55.6 < [Sukta 55]
Women in the Atharva-veda Samhita (by Pranab Jyoti Kalita)
2. Goddess Apsarases < [Chapter 4 - Female Deities and the Glorification of Women in the Atharvaveda]