Dvandvayuddha, Dvandva-yuddha, Dvamdva-yuddha, Dvamdvayuddha: 12 definitions
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Dvandvayuddha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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)
Dvandvayuddha (द्वन्द्वयुद्ध) refers to a “duel combat”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.21 (“Description of the Special War”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “On seeing the leaders of the Gaṇas, Nandin, Gaṇeśa and Kārttikeya, the Dānavas rushed at them for a duel combat (dvandvayuddha). Kālanemi clashed with Nandin; Śumbha fought Gaṇeśa and Niśumbha hesitatingly rushed at Kārttikeya. With five arrows Niśumbha hit the peacock of Kārttikeya in the chest and it fell unconscious. Then the infuriated Kārttikeya discharged five arrows at his chariot and pierced the horses and the charioteer. [...]”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Dvandvayuddha (द्वन्द्वयुद्ध) forms part of the word Dvandvayuddhaprakāśinī—which refers to one of the “thousand names of Kumārī”, as mentioned in the Kumārīsahasranāma, which is included in the 10th chapter of the first part (prathamabhāga) of the Rudrayāmala-Uttaratantra: an ancient Tantric work primarily dealing with the practice of Kuṇḍalinī-yoga, the worship of Kumārī and discussions regarding the Cakras. This edition is said to be derived of the Rudrayāmalatantra and consists of 6000 verses in 90 chapters (paṭalas) together with the Saralā-Hindīvyākhyopetam (i.e., the Rudrayamalam Uttaratantram with Sarala Hindi translation).—Dvandvayuddha-Prakāśinī is mentioned in śloka 1.10.97.—The chapter notes that one is granted the rewards obtained by reciting the text even without the performance of pūjā (worship), japa, snāna (bathing) and puraścaryā
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
dvandvayuddha (द्वंद्वयुद्ध).—n S Single combat; dueling or a duel.
dvandvayuddha (द्वंद्वयुद्ध).—n A duel.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Dvandvayuddha (द्वन्द्वयुद्ध).—a duel, a single combat.
Derivable forms: dvandvayuddham (द्वन्द्वयुद्धम्).
Dvandvayuddha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dvandva and yuddha (युद्ध).
Dvandvayuddha (द्वन्द्वयुद्ध).—n.
(-ddhaṃ) Sigle combat. E. dvandva, and yuddha war. dvayordvayoyuddham .
Dvaṃdvayuddha (द्वंद्वयुद्ध):—[=dvaṃdva-yuddha] [from dvaṃdva] n. duel, single combat, [Horace H. Wilson]
Dvandvayuddha (द्वन्द्वयुद्ध):—[dvandva+yuddha] (ddhaṃ) 1. n. Single combat.
Dvaṃdvayuddha (द्वंद्वयुद्ध):—(dvaṃ + yu) n. Zweikampf [Mahābhārata 5, 7592. 7, 582.] ddhaṃ pradāsyāmi vīra ślāghyamidaṃ tava [Rāmāyaṇa 1, 75, 4. 6, 18, 8. 6, 81] in der Unterschr.
Dvaṃdvayuddha (द्वंद्वयुद्ध):—n. Zweikampf.
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
Dvaṃdvayuddha (ದ್ವಂದ್ವಯುದ್ಧ):—[noun] a physical combat between only two persons.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Dvandvayuddha (द्वन्द्वयुद्ध):—n. a duel; a single combat;
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: Dvandva, Yuddha.
Starts with: Dvandvayuddhaprakashini.
Full-text: Dvamdvayuddhavarnana, Dvandvayuddh, Dvandvayuddhaprakashini, Samacara, Pravartana, Dvandva.
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