Vedyardha: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Vedyardha 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)

[«previous next»] — Vedyardha in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Vedyardha (वेद्यर्ध).—In Jambūdvīpa, south of Meru;1 three varṣas to the south of it, and three to its north.2

  • 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 15. 36; Vāyu-purāṇa 34. 23.
  • 2) Ib. 34. 32.
Purana book cover
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.

Discover the meaning of vedyardha in the context of Purana from relevant books on Exotic India

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Vedyardha in Sanskrit glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Vedyardha (वेद्यर्ध):—[=vedy-ardha] [from vedy > veda] m. ‘half of a V°’, Name of two mythical districts held by the Vidyādharas (on the Himālaya, one to the north, and one to the south), [Kathāsaritsāgara]

[Sanskrit to German]

Vedyardha 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.

Discover the meaning of vedyardha in the context of Sanskrit from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: