Ihaka, Īhaka: 1 definition
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Ihaka 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 TranslationĪhaka (ईहक) [=Īhā?] refers to “desires”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.8.—Accordingly, Himavat said to Nārada:—“[...] The supreme Brahman is great and imperishable. It is like the streak of a lamp. It is termed Sadāśiva. It is without aberration. It is beyond Brahmā. It is both full and devoid of qualities. It has no special traits, no desires [i.e., nir-īhaka]. It sees within and not without. O sage, from the Kinnaras who come here, such are the things heard about Him. Can it be untrue?”.
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)
Starts with: Ihakala, Ihakara.
Ends with (+6): Addhalihaka, Atigrihaka, Bihaka, Brihaka, Dvelihaka, Grihaka, Himagrihaka, Koushihaka, Milihaka, Monasihaka, Nihaka, Nirihaka, Pihaka, Pilihaka, Plihaka, Rajagrihaka, Samketagrihaka, Samketakagrihaka, Samudragrihaka, Sarabhandagrihaka.
Full-text: Iha.
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