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Devarakshakara, ¶Ù±ð±¹²¹°ù²¹°ìá¹£Äk²¹°ù²¹, Deva-rakshakara: 1 definition

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Devarakshakara 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 ¶Ù±ð±¹²¹°ù²¹°ìá¹£Äk²¹°ù²¹ can be transliterated into English as Devaraksakara or Devarakshakara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

¶Ù±ð±¹²¹°ù²¹°ìá¹£Äk²¹°ù²¹ (देवरकà¥à¤·à¤¾à¤•र) refers to the “protector of the Godsâ€� and is used to describe KÄrttikeya (i.e., KumÄra—Śiva’s son), according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.4.12 (“The story of Åšiva and PÄrvatÄ«â€�).—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu said to KÄrttikeya: “[...] You alone are the creator, sustainer and annihilator of the universe. You, born of fire-god, be pleased. Your cosmic image is identical with the universe. O son of Åšiva, kinsman of the distressed, be pleased. O lord, protector of the gods (»å±ð±¹²¹°ù²¹°ìá¹£Äk²¹°ù²¹), O lord, save us always. O merciful one, protector of gods, be pleased. After killing the Asura TÄraka along with his followers, O great lord, the gods have been freed from adversities by youâ€�.

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The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) 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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