Cikshura, Cikṣura: 1 definition
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Cikshura 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 Cikṣura can be transliterated into English as Ciksura or Cikshura, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chikshura.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaCikṣura (चिक्षुर).—War minister of Mahiṣāsura. Tāmra was his finance minister, Asiloma prime minister, Biḍāla foreign minister, Ubharka Commander-in-chief, Śukra, minister for education and Bāṣkala, Trinetra and Kālabandhaka consulting ministers. (Devī Bhāgavata, Pañcama Skandha).
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)
Full-text: Udarka, Kalabandhaka, Trinetra, Tamra, Bashkala.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Cikshura, Cikṣura, Ciksura; (plurals include: Cikshuras, Cikṣuras, Ciksuras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 14 - On the killing of Tāmra and Cikṣura < [Book 5]
Chapter 6 - On the Deva Dānava fight < [Book 5]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Canto LXXXIII - The Devī-Māhātmya: The slaying of the Asura Mahiṣa
Canto LXXXII - The Devī-Māhātmya: Slaughter of the army of the Asura Mahiṣa
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 46 - Incarnation of Mahālakṣmī < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 19 - Demon Mahiṣa Slain by Durgā < [Section 3b - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Uttarārdha)]
Chapter 12 - Devas Taste the Divine Nectar < [Section 1 - Kedāra-khaṇḍa]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)