Parikshitum, Parīkṣitum: 1 definition
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Parikshitum 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 Parīkṣitum can be transliterated into English as Pariksitum or Parikshitum, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationParīkṣitum (परीक्षितुम्) refers to “wishing to test someone”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.13 (“Resuscitation of Indra”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “O sage, once Bṛhaspati and Indra went to Kailāsa with great devotion, to see lord Śiva. Coming to know of the arrival of Bṛhaspati and Indra eager to see him, lord Śiva wished to test (parīkṣitum) their knowledge. Accordingly, the lord, the excellent goal of the good, stood blocking their path in the naked form with matted hair and beaming face. [...]”.
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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