Vinishcitya, Viniścitya, Vi-nishcitya: 1 definition

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Vinishcitya 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 Viniścitya can be transliterated into English as Viniscitya or Vinishcitya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Vinishchitya.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Vinishcitya in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Viniścitya (विनिश्चित्य) refers to “resolving” (to kill the someone), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.9 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing these words of mine, Kumāra, son of Śiva, was delighted and he laughed. ‘So be it’, said he. Resolving (viniścitya) to kill the Asura, the great lord, son of Śiva got down from the aerial chariot and stood on the ground. Running on foot, seizing his lustrous spear blazing like a meteor, the powerful warrior Kumāra born of Śiva shone well. [...]”.

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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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