Pranashaka, Praṇāśaka: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Praṇāśaka can be transliterated into English as Pranasaka or Pranashaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPraṇāśaka (प्रणाशक) [=praṇāśa?] refers to the “destruction (of all sins)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.45 (“Śiva’s comely form and the Jubilation of the Citizens”).—Accordingly, after Menā spoke to Śiva: “Delighted on seeing Śiva and overwhelmed by affection they cherished the comely form in their hearts and spoke as follows:—[The ladies said:—] ‘The eyes of the residents of this town have become fruitful. The life of the persons who have seen this comely form has become meaningful. The life is fruitful and the rites are fruitful only of the person who has seen Śiva, the destroyer (praṇāśaka) of all sins. [...]’”.
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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