Sharakshara, Śarākṣara, Shara-akshara: 1 definition
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Sharakshara 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 Śarākṣara can be transliterated into English as Saraksara or Sharakshara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚarākṣara (शराक्षर) (Cf. Pañcākṣara) refers to “(the) five-syllabled (mantra)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.21 (“Nārada instructs Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Nārada said to Pārvatī: “[...] O Śiva [Śivā?], meditate on His form, observing all restraints. Repeat the five-syllabled [i.e., śarākṣara] mantra. Śiva will be pleased quickly. O chaste lady, perform the penance thus. Lord Śiva can be attained through penance. Every one attains the desired fruits in penance and not otherwise”.
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: Sara, Akshara, Cara.
Ends with: Aksharakshara.
Full-text: Pancakshara, Sara.
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