Iravan, Irāvān, Iravaṉ, Īravaṉ: 5 definitions
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Iravan means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. 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: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata PuranaIrāvān (इरावान्):—Son of Arjuna (one of the sons of Pāṇḍu) and his wife Ulupī (daughter of the Nāgas). (see Bhāgavata Purāṇa 9.22.30-32)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaIrāvān (इरावान्).—A son born to Arjuna of the serpent damsel (Nāgakanyā) named Ulūpī. (For genealogy see under Arjuna). Birth. According to the practice laid down Pāñcālī used to live with each husband for one year by turn. When she was living with one husband the other four husbands had no admission there. When once Arjuna wanted his arms to redeem the cows of a brahmin stolen by thieves he entered the apartment of Dharmaputra where the arms had been kept and took them. For thus having entered, against rules, the apartment then kept by Dharmaputra and Pāñcālī, Arjuna had to go on a pilgrimage for one year. Numerous brahmins accompanied Arjuna and while spending the night on the banks of the Gaṅgā, Arjuna entered its waters for bathing. There he saw the Nāga damsel, Ulūpī. They fell in love with each other and got married. And, a son named Irāvān was born to them. Ulūpī granted Arjuna the boon that all water-animals would obey him and that in water he would be invincible. Leaving Ulūpī and Irāvān behind, Arjuna continued his stay in the forest. Further Information. (1) In the great war Irāvān fought on the side of the Pāṇḍavas. During the first day’s fighting Irāvān and Śrutāyu fought a duel. (Mahābhārata Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 45, Verses 69-71).
Irāvān defeated Vinda and Anuvinda in fight. (Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 83, Verses 18-22).
Irāvān killed five brothers of Śakuni. (Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 90, Verses 27-46).
Irāvān fought against Alambuṣa and was killed by the latter. (Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 90, Verses 5676). (See full article at Story of Irāvān from the Puranic encyclopaedia by Vettam Mani)
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: HinduismIravan (इरवन): Arjuna's son by a Naga princess Ulupi who fell in the battle on the eighth day, fought on the side of the Pandavas, killed by the Rakshasa Alumvusha.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusIravān (ಇರವಾನ್):—[noun] a way or form of being; state; condition.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconIravaṉ (இரவன்) noun < idem. Moon, who is lord of the night; சந்திரன். இரவன் பகலோனு மெச்சத் திமையோரை [santhiran. iravan pagalonu mechath thimaiyorai] (தேவாரம் [thevaram] 571, 4).
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Īravaṉ (ஈரவன்) noun < idem. Moon, producing coolness; சந்திரன். [santhiran.] (W.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Iravamti, Iravamtige, Iravanacanniyaci, Iravanam, Iravanan, Iravanan-michai, Iravanan-movaypul, Iravanan-pul, Iravananmuli, Iravanattam, Iravani, Iravanimpam, Iravankam, Iravant.
Ends with (+3): Alletukkiravan, Ankolavairavan, Cakkiravan, Cattiravan, Kalavairavan, Katiravan, Mayanavairavan, Nalparkkiravan, Nattalaivairavan, Niravan, Pairavan, Patalavayiravan, Pattiravan, Pavittiravan, Payiravan, Ponkukiravan, Vacacciravan, Vacucciravan, Vaicciravan, Vairavan.
Full-text: Ulupi, Arjava, Carmavan, Arjuna, Gaja, Iraval, Gavaksha, Vrishabha, Babhruvahana, Airavata, Vinda, Anuvinda, Shrutayus, Shuka.
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Chapter 8 - The Eighth Day at Kurukshetra; Iravan is Slain < [Bhisma Parva]
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Chapter 4 - The Third Day of Rivalry at Kurukshetra; Bhishma and Arjuna Reek Havoc < [Bhisma Parva]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Shantanu And Devapi < [Fourth Section]
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 55 - The Sun’s Chariot (sūryaratha) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]