Buddhivicakshana, Buddhivicakṣaṇa, Buddhi-vicakshana: 1 definition
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Buddhivicakshana 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 Buddhivicakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Buddhivicaksana or Buddhivicakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Buddhivichakshana.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBuddhivicakṣaṇa (बुद्धिविचक्षण) refers to “one who is clever and intelligent” and is used to describe Gaṇeśa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.19 (“Gaṇapati’s marriage”).—Accordingly, after Gaṇeśa spoke to Śiva and Pārvatī: “Saying thus, Gaṇeśa of excellent intellect, of great wisdom and foremost among intelligent persons assumed silence. On hearing his words, Pārvatī and Śiva, the rulers of the universe, were very much surprised. Then, Śiva and Pārvatī praised their son who was clever and intelligent (buddhivicakṣaṇa) and spoke to him who had spoken the truth”.
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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Partial matches: Vicakshana, Buddhi.
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