Kroshayuga, Krośayuga: 3 definitions
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Kroshayuga 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.
The Sanskrit term Krośayuga can be transliterated into English as Krosayuga or Kroshayuga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKrośayuga (क्रोशयुग).—n.
(-gaṃ) A measure of two Kos, 4000 yards, or about 2(1/2) miles; this seems to correspond to the modern Kos, but the standard varies. E. krośa a Kos, and yuga a pair also gavyūti.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryKrośayuga (क्रोशयुग):—[=krośa-yuga] [from krośa > kruś] n. a measure of two Krośas (= 4000 yards or about 2.5 miles; this seems to correspond to the modern Krośa [or Kos], but the standard varies).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryKrośayuga (क्रोशयुग):—[krośa-yuga] (gaṃ) 1. n. Two krosh.
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