Praruja: 6 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
Languages
1. Sanskrit
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Introduction:

Praruja 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)

Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

1) Praruja (प्ररुज).—A division of rākṣasas (demons) and Piśācas (devils). (Śloka 1, Chapter 285, Vana Parva).

2) Praruja (प्ररुज).—A deva who once guarded the Amṛta (nectar). Once there was a fight between Praruja and Garuḍa. (Chapter 28, Ādi Parva).

Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

Praruja (प्ररुज) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.28.19) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Praruja) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

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

Praruja (प्ररुज).—[masculine] [Name] of a Rākṣasa.

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

1) Praruja (प्ररुज):—[=pra-ruja] [from pra-ruj] m. Name of a mythical being conquered by Garuḍa, [Mahābhārata]

2) [v.s. ...] of a Rākṣasa, [ib.]

[Sanskrit to German]

Praruja 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.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Praruja, Pra-ruja; (plurals include: Prarujas, rujas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Section CCLXXXIII < [Draupadi-harana Parva]

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