Shakranila, Śakranīla: 1 definition

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Shakranila 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 Śakranīla can be transliterated into English as Sakranila or Shakranila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

General definition (in Hinduism)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

Śakranīla (शक्रनील):—another name for Indranīla, one of the variations of the Sapphire (or, nīlamaṇi, one of the nine gems (navaratna)). It looks beautiful and black from inside and blue on the outer side.

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