Chinnadhara, Chinnādhara: 1 definition
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Chinnadhara 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chhinnadhara.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationChinnādhara (छिन्नाधर) refers to “biting one’s lips (with anger)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.17 (“The fight between Viṣṇu and Jalandhara”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] Then a great battle ensued between Viṣṇu and Jalandhara, the ruler of Asuras, both filling up the sky with their arrows. [...] Vāsudeva fixed another arrow to his bow for the destruction of the enemy of the gods angrily and roared like a lion. Biting his lips with anger (kopa-chinnādhara), Jalandhara the powerful king of Asuras split the bow of Viṣṇu with his arrow. [...]”.
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: Chinna, Adhara.
Ends with: Acchinnadhara.
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