Bhalanetra, Bhala-netra, Bhālanetra: 2 definitions
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Bhalanetra 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 TranslationBhālanetra (भालनेत्र) refers to “(Śiva’s) eye in the forehead”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.18 (“Description of the perturbation caused by Kāma”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “When Kāma did not secure any entry within the great Yogin, he became deluded and frightened much through the magical power of Śiva. Who could gain access to Śiva in meditation, who could fix an eye in his forehead [i.e., bhālanetra-samanvita] that resembled fire with shooting blazing flames? In the mean time Pārvatī came there along with her two maids and brought various kinds of flowers for Śiva’s worship. [...]
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBhāḷanētra (ಭಾಳನೇತ್ರ):—
1) [noun] an eye on the forehead (as of Śiva).
2) [noun] Śiva.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Partial matches: Netra, Bhala.
Full-text: Bhalekshana, Bhalanayana, Bhalaksha, Bhala.
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Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
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