Nanayudha, Nānāyudha: 1 definition
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Nanayudha 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.
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNānāyudha (नानायुध) refers to “many weapons”, according the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.41.—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu and others eulogized Śiva:—“[...] obeisance to you, O lord, who can kill at a distance, in front, to one who has a bow, a trident, a mace and a ploughshare. Obeisance to the wielder of many weapons (i.e., nānāyudha-dhara), to the destroyer of Daityas and Dānavas, to Sadya, Sadyarūpa and Sadyojāta”.
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: Nanayudhalakshana.
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Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
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Studies in the Upapuranas (by R. C. Hazra)