Veka, Vekā: 1 definition
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Veka 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaVekā (वेका).—A woman of the race of Rākṣasas (giants). This woman was the sister of Puṣpotkaṭā and Kaikasī. (See under Akampana).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+1): Vekacaram, Vekalam, Vekalla, Vekallata, Vekalpika, Vekam, Vekanacanam, Vekanda, Vekanirotam, Vekantaka, Vekappul, Vekari, Vekaria, Vekariyo, Vekata, Vekataittal, Vekataiyal, Vekatika, Vekavakini, Vekavari.
Ends with (+163): Acaraviveka, Adbhutaviveka, Advaitaviveka, Aghaviveka, Akhyataviveka, Amaraviveka, Amtarviveka, Antarviveka, Anumaranaviveka, Anumitiparamarshaviveka, Anupaviveka, Arthapancakaviveka, Ashtabrahmaviveka, Atmajnanaviveka, Atmanatmaviveka, Atmatattvaviveka, Atmaviveka, Aviveka, Bhagavadbhaktiviveka, Bhagaviveka.
Full-text (+38): Praveka, Viveka, Vivekasindhu, Vivekavishranta, Vivekadhairyashraya, Vivekacudamani, Vivekashataka, Vivekasamgraha, Vivekakaumudi, Vivekacandrodaya, Vivekamanjari, Vivekakhyati, Vivekasarasindhu, Vivekadipaka, Vivekasaravarnana, Vivekaphala, Vivekashloka, Vivekasara, Vivekapadavi, Vivekaviguna.
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 7 - Incineration of iron (26) < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]