Abharya, Abhārya: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Abharya 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAbhārya (अभार्य) refers to a “wifeless man”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.54 (“Description of the duties of the chaste wife”).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin lady said to Pārvatī: “[...] The present and the next world can be won through her. A wifeless man (abhārya) [nābhāryaḥ] is not authorized to perform the rites of gods, Pitṛs guests and sacrifices. He alone is the true householder in whose house there is a chaste lady. The others are devoured by an ogress or old age. [...]”.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryAbhārya (अभार्य).—[adjective] without a wife.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀbhārya (ಆಭಾರ್ಯ):—
1) [noun] anything that adds grace or beauty; anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment.
2) [noun] a desirable or needed adjunct; an ornament.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with (+7): Akeshabharya, Anekabharya, Anyashritabharya, Ashtabharya, Bhratayabharya, Dasabharya, Divasabhariya, Duhitaputrabharya, Ekabharya, Gargabharya, Jyeshthabharya, Kulabharya, Madrikabharya, Pacikabharya, Panabhariya, Potabhariya, Putulasyabharya, Rajabharya, Rasikabharya, Sabharya.
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