Alternative spellings of this word include Ichchhakarin.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Icchākārin (इच्छाकारिन्) refers to “one who carries out the wishes (of Śiva)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.4 (“The Tripuras are initiated).—Accordingly, after Viṣṇu instructed his his self-created Puruṣa and the four disciples: “Then, bowing to Viṣṇu who carried out the wishes of Śiva (śiva-icchākārin), the deceptive sage went joyously to the three cities accompanied by his disciples. Urged by Viṣṇu of great magic, that sage of great self-control entered the three cities and created illusion. Stationing himself in a garden at the outskirts of the city, accompanied by his disciples he set his magic in motion. That was powerful enough to fascinate even the expert magicians. [...]”.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Icchākārī (इच्छाकारी):—adj. having desire; desiring;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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Partial matches: Karin, Iccha.

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