Daityendra, Daitya-indra: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Daityendra 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)
1) Daityendra (दैत्येन्द्र) refers to the “foremost among Asuras” and is used to describe Tāraka, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.8 (“The battle between the gods and Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] In a trice, Viṣṇu got up and in rage seized his discus that was blazing with flames and he roared like a lion. Viṣṇu hit the king of Asuras with it. Overwhelmed by the forceful hit he fell on the ground. Getting up again, the foremost among Asuras (daityendra) and their leader, Tāraka using all his strength immediately split the discus with his spear. [...]”.
2) Daityendra (दैत्येन्द्र) or “king of Daityas” is also used to describe Jalandhara, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.23 (“Outraging the modesty of Vṛndā”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] Seeing the agitated lady [Vṛndā] followed by the demons the sage drove them back with a loud bellowing sound of ‘Hum’. O sage, seeing them routed and terrified by the mere Huṃkāra, the wife of the king of Daityas (daityendra-patnī) was struck with a great wonder in her heart. Freed from the fear she bowed down to the great sage with palms joined in reverence and prostrated herself in front of him. Vṛndā then spoke. [...]”.
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
Daityendra (दैत्येन्द्र).—[masculine] the king of the Daityas.
Daityendra (दैत्येन्द्र):—[from daitya > daiteya] m. ‘D°s-prince’, Name of Pātāla-ketu, [Prabodha-candrodaya iii, 4]
Daityendra (दैत्येन्द्र):—(daitya + indra) m. ein Fürst der Daitya, Beiname Pātālaketu’s [Prabodhacandrodaja 45, 4.] daityendrapūjya m. der von den Fürsten der D. zu Ehrende, Beiname Śukra’s, der Planet Venus [Varāhamihira’s Bṛhajjātaka S. 98, 15.]
Daityendra (दैत्येन्द्र):—m. Fürst der Daitya ; insbes. Beiname Pautūlaketu's.
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)
Partial matches: Daitya, Indra.
Starts with: Daityendrapatni, Daityendrapujya.
Full-text: Daityendrapujya, Daityendrapatni, Eraka, Vemacitra, Sthapya, Yuthapa, Tejasvin, Kitta.
Relevant text
Search found 17 books and stories containing Daityendra, Daitya-indra; (plurals include: Daityendras, indras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 8.24 < [Chapter 8 - Literary Qualities]
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
11. Destruction of Nṛsiṃha < [Chapter 5 - Rudra-Śiva in the Purāṇic Literature]
Vaishnava Myths in the Puranas (by Kum. Geeta P. Kurandwad)
The concept of Nrisimha-Avatara (incarnation) < [Chapter 4 - Significance of Vaishnava Myths]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.11.23 < [Chapter 11 - The Stories of Kubjā and Kuvalayāpīḍa]
Verses 2.11.6-9 < [Chapter 11 - The Liberation of Dhenukāsura]
Verse 5.9.42 < [Chapter 9 - The Happiness of the Yadus]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.5 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Verse 1.5.9 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Verse 1.4.13 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)