Karakarshaka, Karakarṣaka: 1 definition

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Karakarshaka 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 Karakarṣaka can be transliterated into English as Karakarsaka or Karakarshaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Karakarṣaka (करकर्षक).—A brother of the Rājā of Cedi. Śarabha is the other brother. The Rājā of Cedi along with his brothers, Karakarṣaka and Śarabha, helped the Pāṇḍavas in the great battle. (Śloka 47, Chapter 50, Udyoga Parva).

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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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