Agotra: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Agotra 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 TranslationAgotra (अगोत्र) refers to “one having no gotra” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.48 (“Description of Marriage of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Nārada said to Himavat (Himācala): “[...] Śiva was directly asked by you to mention His Gotra. On this occasion these words are utterly ridiculous and derisible. [...] He has no Gotra (agotra), family or name [e.g., agotrakulanāmā hi]. He is independent. He is favourably disposed to His devotees. At His will He assumes bodies taking many names. He is full of attributes. He is sugotrin (having good gotra) as well as devoid of gotra. He is of noble family as well as devoid of a family. Thanks to Pārvatī’s penance. He has now become your son-in-law, There is no doubt about it. [...]”.
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: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAgotra (अगोत्र).—a. Without a cause; यत्तदद्रेश्यमग्राह्यमगोत्रम् (yattadadreśyamagrāhyamagotram) Muṇḍ. 1.1.6.
[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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Agotrabhu.
Full-text (+3): Anabhihita, Anabhimlana, Dvayamushyayana, Shaivagava, Shaunga, Gotraka, Aupashatiko, Sarshti, Canaka, Manavya, Gotranta, Naidhruva, Anaduha, Gotra, Apatya, Mathara, Pravara, Phenapa, Mandavya, Abhrita.
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Search found 33 books and stories containing Agotra, A-gotra; (plurals include: Agotras, gotras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 382 < [Volume 5 (1909)]
Brahma Sutras (Govinda Bhashya) (by Kusakratha das Brahmacari)
Adhikarana 15: Meditation on the Qualities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead < [Adhyaya 3, Pada 3]
Adhikarana 6: "Akshara" is the Supreme Personality of Godhead < [Adhyaya 1, Pada 2]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.9.222-223 < [Chapter 9 - The Glories of Advaita]
Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 1.1.6 < [Mundaka I, Khanda I]
Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Page 95 < [Sanskrit words in the Southeast Asian Languages]
Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Part 1 - Bhāsa—The author and the date of the play (Ūrubhaṅga) < [Chapter 8 - Utsṛṣṭikāṅka (critical study)]