Vikarshat, Vikarṣat, Vi-karshat: 1 definition
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Vikarshat 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 Vikarṣat can be transliterated into English as Vikarsat or Vikarshat, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Vikarṣat (विकर्षत्) refers to “pull someones legs” (in battle), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle”).—Accordingly, after Gaṇeśa spoke to Śiva’s attendants: “[...] Before the Gaṇas of Śiva had time to pull his legs (vikarṣat) [yāvatpāde vikarṣantau] Gaṇeśa struck a blow at their hands and got his legs free. Then seizing a big iron club and standing at the doorway he smashed the Gaṇas. Some got their hands broken, others got their backs smothered. The heads of others were shattered and the foreheads of some were crushed. [...]”.
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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