Vikrishya, Vikṛṣya, Vi-krishya: 1 definition
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Vikrishya 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 Vikṛṣya can be transliterated into English as Vikrsya or Vikrishya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVikṛṣya (विकृष्य) refers to “drawing the bow”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.10 (“The burning of the Tripuras”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] On being eulogised by Viṣṇu, Brahmā and other gods, lord Śiva desired to reduce the three cities to ashes with his arrow. In the auspicious moment called Abhilāṣa he drew (vikṛṣya) the bow [tu vikṛṣya dhanuradbhutam] and made a wonderful and unbearable twanging sound. He addressed the great Asuras and proclaimed his own name. Śiva discharged an arrow that had the refulgence of countless suns. [...]”.
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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Starts with: Vikrishyamana.
Full-text: Bharasaha, Kaladhauta.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
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Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
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The Practice Manual of Noble Tārā Kurukullā (by Dharmachakra Translation Committee)
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Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
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