Apunkha, Āṅk, A-punkha: 1 definition
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Apunkha 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationĀṅk (आपुङ्ख) refers to the “end of a feathered tail�, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.23 (“Outraging the modesty of Vṛndā�).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra said to Vyāsa: “[...] Śiva, an expert in various kinds of sports, remained silent with face drooping down, utterly dejected, exhausted and forgetful of his own prowess. Then Jalandhara hurriedly hit Śiva in his chest, belly and the head with three arrows that went deep down as far as their feathered tail (ṅk-Բ). [...]�.

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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