Parikshalana, Parikṣālana: 5 definitions

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Parikshalana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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 Parikṣālana can be transliterated into English as Pariksalana or Parikshalana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Parikshalan.

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Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Parikshalana in Sanskrit glossary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Parikṣālana (परिक्षालन).—

1) Washing, cleansing.

2) Water for washing.

Derivable forms: parikṣālanam (परिक्षालनम्).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Parikṣālana (परिक्षालन):—[=pari-kṣālana] [from pari-kṣal] n. water for washing, [Kātyāyana-śrauta-sūtra]

[Sanskrit to German]

Parikshalana in German

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Hindi dictionary

[«previous next»] — Parikshalana in Hindi glossary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Parikṣālana (परिक्षालन) [Also spelled parikshalan]:—(nm) cleaning thoroughly, cleansing, washing; hence ~[lita] (a).

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