Shaktinirbhinna, Śaktinirbhinna, Shakti-nirbhinna: 1 definition

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Shaktinirbhinna 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 Śaktinirbhinna can be transliterated into English as Saktinirbhinna or Shaktinirbhinna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Śaktinirbhinna (शक्तिनिर्भिन्न) refers to “piercing someone with a spear”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.21 (“Description of the Special War”).—Accordingly, as Jalandhara fought with Śiva’s Gaṇas: “[...] The space between heaven and the earth became enveloped by the many arrows discharged by Jalandhara as if by floating masses of mist. Hitting Nandin and Gaṇeśa with five arrows each and Vīrabhadra with twenty he roared like thunder. Kārttikeya the heroic son of Śiva then swiftly hit the Daitya Jalandhara with his spear and roared. With the body pierced through by the spear (śaktinirbhinna-dehaka), the Daitya fell on the ground with eyes rolling. But the powerful Asura swiftly stood up. [...]”.

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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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