Praharin, Prahāri, Prahārī, Prahari, Prahārin: 15 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
2. Ayurveda
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Hindi
3. Kannada
4. Nepali
See also

Introduction:

Praharin means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Prahārin (प्रहारिन्) refers to “one who removes” (the haughtiness of everyone), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle”).—Accordingly, as Nārada said to Śiva: “O lord of the gods, please listen to my words. You are the all-pervading lord and expert in various sports. By indulging in a great sport, the arrogance of the Gaṇas has been removed by you. O Śaṅkara, the impudence of the gods too has been removed by giving this (Gaṇeśa) much strength. O lord Śiva, your own wonderful strength has been known to the worlds, you who independently remove (prahārin) the haughtiness of everyone [svataṃtreṇa tvayā śaṃbho sarvagarvaprahāriṇā]. [...]”.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Prahāri (प्रहारि).—A son of Supratīka the elephant.^*

* Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 7. 341.

context information

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.

Ayurveda (science of life)

Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus

Prahārī (प्रहारी) refers to an “elephant who can strike (vigorously)”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 5, “on marks of the stages of life”]: “10. He is clear eyed; he jumps the cow but does not emit seed; smooth skinned, with his (first) set of teeth fallen out, broad breasted, he becomes firm (solid) in his bodily orifices (vulnerable points) and joints, and can strike vigorously (sudṛḍha-prahārī); him they call a dantāruṇa, born nine years before”.

context information

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Praharin (प्रहरिन्).—m.

1) A watchman.

2) A bellman.

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Prahārin (प्रहारिन्).—m. A good fighter, champion.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Praharin (प्रहरिन्).—m. (-rī) A watchman, a bellman. E. prahara a watch, and ini aff.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Prahārin (प्रहारिन्).—i. e. pra-hṛ + in, adj. sbst. Striking, a warrior, a hero, [Mālavikāgnimitra, (ed. Tullberg.)] 69, 5.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Prahārin (प्रहारिन्).—[adjective] striking, fighting; [masculine] warrior, hero.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Praharin (प्रहरिन्):—[=pra-harin] [from pra-hara > pra-hṛ] m. one who announces the hours by beating a gong etc., a watchman, bellman, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

2) Prahārin (प्रहारिन्):—[=pra-hārin] [from pra-hāra > pra-hṛ] mfn. striking, smiting, beating with ([compound]), attacking, fighting against ([genitive case] or [compound]), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc.

3) [v.s. ...] m. a good fighter, champion, hero, [Nirukta, by Yāska v, 12]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Praharin (प्रहरिन्):—[pra-harin] (rī) 5. m. Watchman.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Prahārin (प्रहारिन्) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Pahāri.

[Sanskrit to German]

Praharin in German

context information

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.

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Praharī (प्रहरी):—: (nm) a watchman, guard, sentinel.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Prahari (ಪ್ರಹರಿ):—

1) [noun] a man who announces the hours by beating a bong at regular intervals.

2) [noun] a watchman.

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Prahāri (ಪ್ರಹಾರಿ):—[noun] a good fighter; a champion in fighting; a hero.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Praharī (प्रहरी):—n. 1. police; 2. police department; 3. watchman; guard;

context information

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.

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