Sahasraphanin, Sahasraphaṇin, Sahasra-phanin: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Padma-puranaSahasraphaṇin (सहस्रफणिन्) [=Sahasraphaṇi?] refers to “serpent-like weapon”, according to the Padmapurāṇa 6.17 (“Śukra is Confined by Kṛtyā inside Her Vulva”).—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu praises Brahmā:—“[...] The very angry demon, the lord of demons, who was without a chariot, struck Kolāhala with a sahasraphaṇin (a serpent-like weapon). Having struck him, he speedily went to another chariot. Struck with the phaṇicakra in the battle, he, in a moment, shook off his swoon, quickly got down from his chariot, took a sword and shield, and cut off everything including the chariot of Niśumbha. Again getting into his chariot, he struck the demon with arrows. [...]
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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Partial matches: Phani, Sahasra.
Full-text: Sahasraphani, Phanicakra.
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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 17 - Śukra is Confined by Kṛtyā inside Her Vulva < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]