Naikavaktra, Naīkavaktra: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Naīkavaktra (नईकवक्त्र).—The hump-backed Kubja in the employ of Kaṃsa for preparing perfumes. Kṛṣṇa got some for the mere asking. Pleased, Kṛṣṇa cured her deformity and made her a lovely damsel. She requested Kṛṣṇa to go to her residence, which he promised to do sometime later.*

  • * Viṣṇu-purāṇa V. 20. 4-13.
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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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