Bahunetra, Bahu-netra: 3 definitions
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Bahunetra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBahunetra (बहुनेत्र) refers to “those having many eyes”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.43 (“Description of Śiva’s wonderful sport”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Immediately the army of Śiva came there consisting of wonderful arrays of Bhūtas, Pretas and Gaṇas. [...] Some had no eyes. Some had many eyes (bahunetra). Some had no head. Some had deformed heads. Some had no ears. Some had many ears. The Gaṇas had all types of dresses and features. Such and other innumerable deformed Gaṇas, heroic and terrible, strong and strenuous passed by, O dear. O sage, you pointed out the Gaṇas of Śiva to her with your finger and said—‘O lovely lady, see the attendants of Śiva and Śiva Himself’. [...]”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexBahunetra (बहुनेत्र).—A tīrtha on the Narmadā, to be seen on the trayodaśī.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 191. 14.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Bahunetra in India is the name of a plant defined with Ananas comosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bromelia pigna Perrier (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. (1936)
· Tabl. Encycl. (1819)
· Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris (1825)
· Gardeners Dictionary ed. 8 (1768)
· Anales Ci. Parag. (1919)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bahunetraphalam.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Bahunetra, Bahu-netra; (plurals include: Bahunetras, netras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 2.2 - Different names of Śiva < [Chapter 4 - Religious aspects of the Matsyapurāṇa]
The Nilamata Purana (by Dr. Ved Kumari)
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
The Pilgrimages in the Matsya Purāṇa < [Chapter 4 - Geographical history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 85 - Granting of Boons to Durvāsas < [Section 2 - Uttarārdha]
Chapter 6 - Battle Between the Goddess and Mahiṣāsura < [Section 1 - Setu-māhātmya]