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Yajnavinasha, ۲ñś, Yajna-vinasha: 1 definition

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Yajnavinasha 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 ۲ñś can be transliterated into English as Yajnavinasa or Yajnavinasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Yajnavinasha in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

۲ñś (यज्ञविना�) refers to the “destruction of the sacrifice�, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.29 (“Śivā-Śiva dialogue�).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to Śiva: “O lord, O lord of gods, you are my husband. Has it been forgotten by you why you destroyed the sacrifice (ⲹñś) of Dakṣa formerly with great tenacity? Listen, O lord of gods, I am born of Menā for the achievement of the task of the gods terrified to the quick by Tāraka. [...]�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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