Jagadrakshana, Jagadrakṣaṇa, Jagat-rakshana: 1 definition

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Jagadrakshana 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 Jagadrakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Jagadraksana or Jagadrakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Jagadrakṣaṇa (जगद्रक्षण) refers to the “protectress of the universe” and represents an epithet of Satī, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.31. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] O excellent sage, in the meantime a celestial voice arose, even as Dakṣa, the Devas and others were listening. The celestial Voice said:—‘That Satī alone is the creator of the universe, the protectress of the universe (jagadrakṣaṇa), the cause of destruction of the universe at the end of the Kalpa. She is the primordial Śakti’”.

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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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