Phanishirshaprabheda, Phanishirsha-prabheda, Phaṇiśīrṣaprabheda: 1 definition

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Phanishirshaprabheda 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 Phaṇiśīrṣaprabheda can be transliterated into English as Phanisirsaprabheda or Phanishirshaprabheda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Phanishirshaprabheda in Purana glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: The Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa

Phaṇiśīrṣaprabheda (फणिशीर्षप्रभेद) or simply Phaṇiśīrṣa refers to “different kinds of missiles shaped like hoods of serpents” and represents one of the various weapons equipped by the Daityas in their war against Lalitā, according to the Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa 4.22. Accordingly, “[...] thereupon, crores of Daityas producing reverberating chattering noise furiously prepared themselves (to fight) against Parameśvarī (Lalitā). [...] Crores of Daityas were fully equipped with coats of mail and had the following weapons and missiles in their hands [viz.: Phaṇiśīrṣaprabhedas (different kinds of missiles shaped like hoods of serpents)], and thousands of similar weapons and missiles very dreadful and capable of destroying living beings”.

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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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