Agnimitra, Agni-mitra: 10 definitions
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Agnimitra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)
Agnimitra (अग्निमित्र).—The hero of Kālidāsa’s play, Mālavikāgnimitra. He was a King of the Śuṅga dynasty and the son of Puṣyamitra. Kālidāsa’s play deals with the marriage of Mālavikā and Agnimitra.
1a) Agnimitra (अग्निमित्र).—The son of Puṣyamitra Śuṅga and father of Sujyeṣṭha;1 reigned for eight years.2
1b) A pupil of Bāṣkala.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa, XII. 6. 54.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Agnimitra dynasty according to Harivamsa Purana and Tiloyapannati.—Starting from the epoch of Mahavira nirvana (1189 BCE), Palaka ruled for 60 years, Vishaya kings for 150 years, Murundas for 40 years, Pushpamitra for 30 years, Vasumitra & Agnimitra for 60 years, Gandhavvaya or Rasabha kings for 100 years, Naravahana for 40 years, Bhattubanas for 242 years and Guptas for 231 years.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Agnimitra (अग्निमित्र).—Name of a king of the Śunga dynasty, son of Puṣypamitra who must have flourished before 15 B. C. -the usually accepted date of Patañjali-as the latter mentions पुष्यमित्र (puṣyamitra) by name.
Derivable forms: agnimitraḥ (अग्निमित्रः).
Agnimitra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms agni and mitra (मित्र).
Agnimitra (अग्निमित्र).—[masculine] [Name] of a king.
Agnimitra (अग्निमित्र):—[=agni-mitra] [from agni] m. Name of a prince of the Śuṅga, dynasty, son of Puṣyamitra, [Viṣṇu-purāṇa]
Agnimitra (अग्निमित्र):—[tatpurusha compound] m.
(-traḥ) The name of a prince of the Sunga dynasty. E. agni and mitra.
Agnimitra (अग्निमित्र):—(agni + mitra) m. Name eines Königs, eines Sohnes des Puṣpamitra, [Viṣṇupurāṇa 471.] [Mālavikāgnimitra] [Lassen’s Indische Alterthumskunde II, 271, Nalopākhyāna 3. 346. 350, Nalopākhyāna 1.]
Agnimitra (अग्निमित्र):—m. Nomen proprium eines Fürsten.
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
Agnimitra (ಅಗ್ನಿಮಿತ್ರ):—[noun] the wind (as a friend of fire, which helps the latter to spread and become violent).
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)
Partial matches (+0): Mitra, Agni, Ani.
Full-text (+3): Sujyeshtha, Malavikagnimitra, Pushpamitra, Vasumitra, Kalidasa, Agnisakha, Virasena, Vasulakshmi, Dhruvasiddhi, Gandhavvaya, Bhattubana, Naravahana, Pushyamitra, Murunda, Palaka, Rasabha, Sumitra, Dharini, Muladeva, Gupta.
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Kamashastra and Classical Sanskrit literature (study) (by Vishwanath K. Hampiholi)
Chapter 4.2 - Regarding the conduct of the elder wife < [Chapter 5 - Kamasutra part 4 (Bharya-adhikarana )—Critical study]
Chapter 5.4 - Regarding the duties of a messenger < [Chapter 6 - Kamasutra part 5 (Para-darika-adhikarana )—Critical study]
Chapter 5.1 - Teachings on seduction and the importance of integrity < [Chapter 6 - Kamasutra part 5 (Para-darika-adhikarana )—Critical study]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Historical Analysis of a Puranic Verse (relating to the Sunga Dynasty) < [Purana, Volume 11, Part 1 (1969)]
The Skanda-purana on the Dharana Gotra < [Purana, Volume 7, Part 1 (1965)]
Notes on Some Early Indian Names < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 2 (1964)]
A Historical Study of Kaushambi (by Nirja Sharma)
Kaushambi during the Shunga Dynasty < [Chapter 2]
Abhijnana Sakuntala (with Katayavema commentary) (by C. Sankara Rama Sastri)
Discovery of Sanskrit Treasures (seven volumes) (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
4. A Note on Sri-kalidasa-carita-samgraha < [Volume 4 - Modern Sanskrit Literature]
4.4. Kalidasa’s Life-View < [Volume 3 - Classical Sanskrit Literature]
Index of Third volume < [Volume 3 - Classical Sanskrit Literature]