Anetra, A-netra: 1 definition
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Anetra 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAnetra (अनेत्र) refers to “those having no eyes”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.43 (“Description of Śiva’s wonderful sport”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Immediately the army of Śiva came there consisting of wonderful arrays of Bhūtas, Pretas and Gaṇas. [...] Some had no eyes (anetra). Some had many eyes. Some had no head. Some had deformed heads. Some had no ears. Some had many ears. The Gaṇas had all types of dresses and features. Such and other innumerable deformed Gaṇas, heroic and terrible, strong and strenuous passed by, O dear. O sage, you pointed out the Gaṇas of Śiva to her with your finger and said—‘O lovely lady, see the attendants of Śiva and Śiva Himself’. [...]”.
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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Ends with (+140): Abhinilanetra, Abhyantarayatanetra, Abjanetra, Abjayatanetra, Adhikshipadabjanetra, Akampyanetra, Alikanetra, Ambujanetra, Analanetra, Animishanetra, Antanetra, Apangakanetra, Apanganetra, Apangavishalanetra, Apratihatanetra, Aravimdanetra, Arkacandranetra, Arkanetra, Arunanetra, Asamanetra.
Full-text: Ayugmanetra, Apanganetra, Pratardana.
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1. Materials for Garments (a): Fibers made out of Barks < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Treatment of Eye diseases < [Chapter 3 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Atharvaveda)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)