Rakshanartha, 搁补办峁峁嚹乺迟丑补, Rakshana-artha: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shaivism
2. Purana
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Introduction:

Rakshanartha 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 搁补办峁峁嚹乺迟丑补 can be transliterated into English as Raksanartha or Rakshanartha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

搁补办峁峁嚹乺迟丑补 (啶班啷嵿し啶｀ぞ啶班啶�) means 鈥渇or the sake of protection鈥�, according to the Netratantra of K峁mar膩ja: a 艢aiva text from the 9th century in which 艢iva (Bhairava) teaches P膩rvat墨 topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.鈥擜ccordingly, [verse 19.101cd-105ab, while describing the ritual that protect the king and his kingdom]鈥斺€淭hus says Lord Siva, The Mantrin should worship Am峁泃e艣a on all special occasions [and] on special dates in the form of K膩ma [i.e., any deity that one wishes or is called for by a particular festival]. [He] shall always attain what he desires. He should worship [Am峁泃e艣a] in the form of Indra in order to achieve the protection of the population (谤补办峁峁嚹乺迟丑补鈥�praj膩n膩峁� rak峁峁嚹乺th膩ya), to assure [an abundance of] grains of rice, for the sake of protection in respect to wives and offspring, for the prosperity of his kingdom and for royal victory鈥�.

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Shaiva (啶多啶�, 艣aiva) or Shaivism (艣aivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

搁补办峁峁嚹乺迟丑补 (啶班啷嵿し啶｀ぞ啶班啶�) refers to 鈥渨ishing for protection鈥�, according to the 艢ivapur膩峁嘺 2.5.6 (鈥淧rayer to 艢iva鈥�).鈥擜ccordingly, as Brahm膩 said to 艢iva: 鈥淸...] 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, the Mlecchas shall be killed by you for the protection (谤补办峁峁嚹乺迟丑补) 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. [...]鈥�.

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The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 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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