Vigaha, Vigāha: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Vigaha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesVigāha (विगाह) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. V.72.16) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Vigāha) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVigāha (विगाह).—Plunging into, bathing, diving; विगाहं तूर्णि तविषीभिरावृतम् (vigāhaṃ tūrṇi taviṣībhirāvṛtam) Ṛv.3.3.5.
Derivable forms: vigāhaḥ (विगाहः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVigāha (विगाह).—m.
(-haḥ) 1. Bathing. 2. Plunging into, literally or figuratively, (as water, a crowd, &c.) vi before, gāh to bathe, ac aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVigāha (विगाह).—[vi-gāh + a], m. 1. Bathing. 2. Plunging into, literally and figuratively.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVigāha (विगाह).—[adjective] plunging into, piercing.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryVigāha (विगाह):—[=vi-gāha] [from vi-gāh] mfn. one who plunges into or penetrates (said of Agni), [Ṛg-veda iii, 3, 5] (cf. dur-vigāha).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVigāha (विगाह):—[vi-gāha] (haḥ) 1. m. Bathing, plunging; rolling.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Vigaha (विगह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vigrah.
2) Vigahā (विगहा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vikathā.
3) Vigāha (विगाह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vigāh.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vigahamana, Vigahana, Vigahati.
Ends with: Antarvigaha, Durvigaha.
Full-text: Durvigaha, Vigrah, Vikatha, Vigah, Antarvigaha, Parivarta.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Vigaha, Vi-gaha, Vi-gāha, Vigāha, Vigahā; (plurals include: Vigahas, gahas, gāhas, Vigāhas, Vigahās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 3.3.5 < [Sukta 3]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Baladeva Vidyābhūṣaṇa < [Introduction]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 2 - Introduction to book 1 < [Chapter 1]