Adra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Adra 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: Puranic EncyclopediaAdra (अद्र).—A King of the Solar dynasty. (See Sūrya Vaṃśa).
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAdra (ಅದ್ರ):—[noun] (dial.) markedly lacking in strength; weak; feeble; infirm.
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)
Starts with: Adraha, Adrak, Adrak bayraisha, Adraka, Adrakan, Adrakh, Adraksham, Adrakshaniya, Adras, Adrasht, Adrashy, Adrasteia, Adrava, Adravapayin, Adravya, Adravyate, Adravyavacin.
Ends with (+209): Abhadra, Abhipradra, Achyutabhadra, Acyutabhadra, Agrabhadra, Ahabhadra, Ahambhadra, Ajabhadra, Alimadra, Anandabhadra, Anobhadra, Apadra, Aparamadra, Aparyantabhadra, Aradra, Aribhadra, Arjuna-sadra, Ashitibhadra, Ashvabhadra, Atibhadra.
Full-text: Adras, Prithulashva, Citraparni.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Adra; (plurals include: Adras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 7.22.4 < [Sukta 22]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 11 - Account of Raivata and His Sons < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LIX - Discourses on Astrology < [Agastya Samhita]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
5. Religious Sacrifices < [Chapter 2]
The Chaldean account of Genesis (by George Smith)