Brihadashva, µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹: 7 definitions
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The Sanskrit term µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ can be transliterated into English as Brhadasva or Brihadashva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata Purana1) µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ (ą¤¬ą„ą¤¹ą¤¦ą¤¶ą„ą¤�):āSon of ÅrÄvasta (son of YuvanÄÅva, who was the son of Candra, who was the son of ViÅvagandhi). He had a son named KuvalayÄÅva. (see BhÄgavata PurÄį¹a 9.6.21)
2) µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ (ą¤¬ą„ą¤¹ą¤¦ą¤¶ą„ą¤�):āSon of Sahadeva (son of DivÄka). He will be born in the future and become a great hero and a king. He will have a son called BhÄnumÄn. (see BhÄgavata PurÄį¹a 9.12.11)
: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ (ą¤¬ą„ą¤¹ą¤¦ą¤¶ą„ą¤�).āAn ancient hermit. He had much respect for Dharmaputra. It is stated in the MahÄbhÄrata, Vana Parva, Chapter 52, that µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ went to the forest KÄmyaka with Dharmaputra. µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ narrated the story 'NalopÄkhyÄna' to Dharmaputra in order to divert his mind from the thought of the loss of his kingdom. When he had finished the story he taught Dharmaputra, the two important spells, Akį¹£ahį¹daya and AÅvaÅiras.
2) µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ (ą¤¬ą„ą¤¹ą¤¦ą¤¶ą„ą¤�).āA king of the Ikį¹£vÄku dynasty. His father was ÅrÄvasta. The King KuvalayÄÅva was the son of Bį¹hada va. (MahÄbhÄrata Vana Parva, Chapter 122, Stanza 7).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ (ą¤¬ą„ą¤¹ą¤¦ą¤¶ą„ą¤�).āThe son of ÅÄva (ÅÄvasta, Viį¹£į¹u-purÄį¹a ÅrÄ(KuvalÄÅva, BrahmÄį¹įøa-purÄį¹a, KuvalÄÅvadhundhumÄra, VÄyu-purÄį¹a). After consecrating his son, retired to the forest; the sage Uttanga wanted him to kill the RÄkį¹£asa Dhundhu hiding under the sea and disturbing the peace. As he had laid down his arms, he got his son to do it; father of 21000 sons;1 a RÄjaį¹į¹£i.2
- 1) BhÄgavata-purÄį¹a IX. 6. 21; BrahmÄį¹įøa-purÄį¹a III. 63. 28; Matsya-purÄį¹a 12. 31. VÄyu-purÄį¹a 88. 27-30; Viį¹£į¹u-purÄį¹a IV. 2. 38-9.
- 2) VÄyu-purÄį¹a 88. 33-47.
1b) The son of Sahadeva and father of BhÄnumat (BhÄnuratha, Viį¹£į¹u-purÄį¹a);1 called on the dying BhÄ«į¹£ma.2
- 1) BhÄgavata-purÄį¹a IX. 12. 11.
- 2) Ib. I. 9. 6; VÄyu-purÄį¹a 99. 283; Viį¹£į¹u-purÄį¹a IV. 22. 4.
1c) Ruled for seven years; with him were nine kings who ruled for 137 years; the Åungas followed them,*
- * VÄyu-purÄį¹a 99. 335.
1d) į¹į¹£is; not to marry with Angiras, etc.*
- * Matsya-purÄį¹a 196. 34.
The Purana (ą¤Ŗą„ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤�, purÄį¹as) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient Indiaās 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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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionaryµžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ (ą¤¬ą„ą¤¹ą¤¦ą¤¶ą„ą¤�).ā[masculine] a manās name.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) µžį¹h²¹»å²¹Å±¹²¹ (ą¤¬ą„ą¤¹ą¤¦ą¤¶ą„ą¤�):ā[=²śį¹h²¹»å-²¹Å±¹²¹] [from bį¹had > bį¹į¹h] m. Name of a Gandharva, [Catalogue(s)]
2) [v.s. ...] of various men, [MahÄbhÄrata; RÄmÄyaį¹a; Harivaį¹Åa; PurÄį¹a]
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Partial matches: Brihad, Ashva.
Starts with: Brihadashvagandha, Brihadashvagandha, Brihadashvagandhaghrita, Brihadashvagandhaghrita.
Full-text (+15): Bhanuratha, Kuvalayashva, Bhanumat, Dhundhumara, Kapateshvara, Bhuteshvara, Shavasta, Shunga, Dridhashva, Kapilashva, Dhruvashva, Bhadrashva, Savanta, Shravasta, Dandakya, Uttanka, Pratikashva, Shilada, Shava, Bhuteshvaramahatmya.
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