Shikshayitva, Śikṣayitvā: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śikṣayitvā can be transliterated into English as Siksayitva or Shikshayitva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚikṣayitvā (शिक्षयित्वा) refers to “instructing”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.55 (“Śiva returns to Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “Thus instructing (śikṣayitvā) the goddess in the rites of a chaste lady, the Brahmin lady told Menā while taking leave of her ‘Make arrangements for her journey’. Saying ‘So be it’ she became exasperated by her affection. Controlling herself a little she called Pārvatī to her when her agitation due to imminent separation became all the more unbearable. [...] ”.
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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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
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Shringara-manjari Katha (translation and notes) (by Kumari Kalpalata K. Munshi)
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