Mahjas, Maha-ojas, Mahaujas: 11 definitions
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Mahjas 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) Mahaujas (महौजस्).—A King of ancient Bhārata. The Pāṇḍavas had invited this King to take part in the great battle. (Śloka 22, Chapter 4, Udyoga Parva).
2) Mahaujas (महौजस्).—A dynasty of Kṣatriyas. King Varayu was born in this dynasty. (Śloka 15, Chapter 74, Udyoga Parva).
Mahaujas (महौजस्) refers to “one who is powerful” and is used to describe Tāraka-Asura, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.15 (“The penance and reign of Tārakāsura”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “That Varāṅgī, when the time was complete, delivered of a son of huge body and great strength dazzling the ten quarters. [...] Then Kaśyapa Prajāpati thought well and named the powerful [i.e., mahaujas] demon Tāraka. That heroic demon, with his manliness and valour manifesting quickly grew and developed with his steely frame like the lord of mountains. Then the demon Tāraka, of great strength and exploit, endowed with a lofty mind, requested permission of his mother for performing penance. [...]”.
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)
1) Mahaujas (महौजस्) is the name of an upapīṭhas, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra verse 3.135-138, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—The Upapīṭhas are Śrījayantī, Kulutā, along with Mālava and Mahaujas, Kāṃcīpura, Kurukṣetra, Barbara, and Sāṃvara.
2) Mahaujas (महौजस्) refers to “one who is very powerful” and is used to describe Navātman, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra.—Accordingly, [while describing the visualized form of Navātman Bhairava]: “[...] Navātman’s mind is blissful with his own energy and he is delighted by the bliss of (spiritual) wine. [...] (He is) adorned with a garland of skulls and is beautiful in all (his) limbs. Replete with all (the good) characteristics, he is in the midst of the host of Yoginīs. He has a large chest and a big belly and is very strong. A corpse is placed (under) the soles of (his) feet and, burning intensely, he is very powerful (mahaujas). [...]”.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Mahjas (मह्जस्).—a. very mighty or powerful, possessed of great splendour or glory; महौजसा मानधना धनार्चिताः (mahaujasā mānadhanā dhanārcitāḥ) Kirātārjunīya 1.19. (-m.) a great hero or warrior, a champion. (-n.) great vigour.
Mahjas is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mahā and ojas (ओजस्).
Mahaujas (महौजस्).—mfn.
(-jāḥ-jāḥ-jaḥ) Very mighty or wonderful. m.
(-jāḥ) A hero, a champion. n.
(-jaḥ) Great might or power. E. mahā great, and ojas power.
Mahaujas (महौजस्).—adj. eminent in power, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 1, 61.
— Cf. [Latin] augus in augus + tus, and in
Mahaujas is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mahā and ojas (ओजस्).
Mahaujas (महौजस्).—[adjective] having great strength or might.
1) Mahaujas (महौजस्):—[from mahā > mah] n. great might or power, [Horace H. Wilson]
2) [v.s. ...] mfn. very vigorous or powerful or mighty, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] m. a hero, champion, [Horace H. Wilson]
4) [v.s. ...] Name of a king, [Mahābhārata]
5) [v.s. ...] of Su-brahmaṇya, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] [plural] of a people, [Mahābhārata]
Mahaujas (महौजस्):—[mahau+jas] (jāḥ-jaḥ) a. Powerful. m. A hero. n. Might, great power.
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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.
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Starts with: Mahjasa.
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Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 36 - The Lineage of Manu: Manvantaras < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 71 - The Vṛṣṇi dynasty (vaṃśa) < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
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