Agneyastra, Agneya-astra, Āgneyāstra: 12 definitions
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Agneyastra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚāktismĀgneyāstra (आग्नेयास्त्र, “the fire weapon”) is a Sanskrit word for a weapon used in Purāṇic literature, such as the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa (9.20.22-53), where it was in the presence of Devī Bhadrakālī, who was preparing for the war between Śankhacūḍa with the Devas.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: ISKCON Press: GlossaryĀgneyāstra (आग्नेयास्त्र).—A powerful weapon belonging to the demigod Agni. Arjuna received this weapon from his preceptor, Droṇa.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaĀgneyāstra (आग्नेयास्त्र).—A powerful weapon or missile. One night Arjuna fought against a gandharva, Aṅgāraparṇa, on the banks of the river Ganges. Arjuna then described to him how he came into possession of this missile. This powerful missile was given first to Bhāradvāja by Bṛhaspati and Bharadvāja gave it to Agniveśya who in turn gave it to Droṇa and the latter gave it to Arjuna, his most favourite disciple. (Ślokas 29-30, Chapter 170, Ādi Parva, Mahābhārata).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexĀgneyāstra (आग्नेयास्त्र).—Given to Sagara by Bhārgava (Aurva).*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 88. 124 and 135; Viṣṇu-purāṇa IV. 3. 37.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismĀgneyāstra (आग्नेयास्त्र): Āgneyāstra is the fire weapon, incepted by God Agni, master of the flames.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumĀgneyāstra (आग्नेयास्त्र) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—[tantric] Oppert. 6868. 7744.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀgneyāstra (आग्नेयास्त्र):—[from āgneya > āgnāpauṣṇa] n. ‘fiery weapon’, Name of a Tāntric formula.
[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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryĀgneyāstra (आग्नेयास्त्र):—(nm) a firearm, fire-emitting missile.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀgnēyāstra (ಆಗ್ನೇಯಾಸ್ತ್ರ):—[noun] = ಆಗ್ನೇಯ [agneya]2 - 2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryĀgneya-astra (आग्नेय-अस्त्र):—n. firearm;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Agneya, Astra.
Full-text: Aagney-astr, Akkiniyastiram, Gulika, Astra, Aurva, Pashupata.
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Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis) (by S. Anusha)
Popular Astra-prayogas of Rāmāyaṇa War < [Chapter 3]
Popular Astra-prayogas of Kurkṣetra War < [Chapter 3]
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Summary of the Viśuddha Cakra (verses 28-31) < [Section 5]
Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Part 12 - Society in the Tripuradāha < [Chapter 4 - Ḍima (critical study)]
Archaeology and the Mahabharata (Study) (by Gouri Lad)
Part 10 - Astras (missiles) in the Mahabharata < [Chapter 14 - Weapons]
Part 6 - Projectile Weapons in the Mahabharata < [Chapter 14 - Weapons]
Part 13 - Weapons during Phase II (600-200 B.C.) < [Chapter 14 - Weapons]
Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture) (by D. N. Shukla)
Chapter 3a - Yantras (mechanical contrivances): Introduction < [Volume 4 - Palace Architecture]