Anjanakara, Añjanakara, Anjana-kara: 1 definition
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Anjanakara 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAñjanakara (अञ्जनकर) refers to “holding collyrium in one’s hand”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.45 (“Śiva’s comely form and the Jubilation of the Citizens”).—Accordingly, after Menā spoke to Śiva: “By that time the ladies of the town left the work they were engaged in, in their eagerness to see Śiva. [...] Another lady left her husband who had sat down to dine and came out athirsting and enthusiastic to see the bridegroom. A certain lady holding the collyrium in her hand (dhṛthvā-añjanakara) after applying it to one of her eyes came out to see the bridegroom of the daughter of the mountain with the salve stick still in her hand. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Anjana, Kara, Ancana.
Starts with: Amjanakaramdaka.
Ends with: Bhinnanjanakara, Vyanjanakara.
Full-text: Anjana.
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