Pranarakshaka, Prāṇarakṣaka, Prana-rakshaka: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Prāṇarakṣaka can be transliterated into English as Pranaraksaka or Pranarakshaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPrāṇarakṣaka (प्राणरक्षक) refers to the “saviour of the lives (of the gods and the sages)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.6 (“Prayer to Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Śiva: “[...] Although the Asuras have forsaken their duties and your worship, they cannot be killed by others. Hence, O great lord, the saviour of the lives of the gods and the sages (surarṣi-prāṇarakṣaka), the Mlecchas shall be killed by you for the protection of the good. As it is the duty of a king, you will not be sinning by their destruction. Hence, the good people, brahmins etc shall be saved and the thorns uprooted. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Rakshaka, Prana.
Ends with: Surarshipranarakshaka.
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