Dakshamoha, Dakṣamoha, Daksha-moha: 1 definition
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Dakshamoha 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 Dakṣamoha can be transliterated into English as Daksamoha or Dakshamoha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDakṣamoha (दक्षमोह) refers to the “delusion of Dakṣa”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.4.—Accordingly, Umā (Durgā/Satī) spoke to the Gods:—“O Viṣṇu, O, Brahmā, O Gods and sages who are free from sorrow and pain ye listen to my words. I am delighted undoubtedly. My activities are conducive to happiness everywhere in the three worlds. The delusion of Dakṣa and other things [i.e., dakṣamoha-ādika] were carried out by me alone. I shall take a full incarnation on the earth. There is no doubt in this. There are many reasons for the same. I shall mention them with respect. [...]”
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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