Viratha: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Viratha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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 TranslationViratha (विरथ) refers to “one devoid of a chariot”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.22 (“Description of Jalandhara’s Battle”).—Accordingly, after Jalandhara attacked Śiva: “After saying this, Jalandhara the great Daitya hit the bull-bannered Śiva of indefatigable endeavour, with an incessant volley of arrows. Laughingly, lord Śiva split all the arrows of Jalandhara by discharging his own sharp arrows even before his arrows reached him. Then with seven arrows he split the horses, banner, umbrella and the bow of Daitya Jalandhara. O sage, it is not surprising in the case of Śiva. The infuriated Asura the son of the ocean, devoid of a chariot (viratha) and with bow split up rushed at Śiva lifting his mace vigorously.[...]”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexViratha (विरथ).—A son of Nṛpamjaya.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 49. 79.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryviratha (विरथ).—a S (Poetry.) Uncharioted or uncarred--a warrior in battle. Ex. aśvāsahita ratha bhaṅgilā || taiṃ indrajit vi0 jhālā ||.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishviratha (विरथ).—a Uncharioted.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Viratha (विरथ):—[=vi-ratha] [from vi] a mfn. chariotless, deprived of a chariot, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa; Kathāsaritsāgara]
2) [=vi-ratha] b etc. See p. 952, col. 1.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Viratha (विरथ) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Viraha.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusViratha (ವಿರಥ):—[noun] a man who has lost his chariot (in a battlefield).
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 DictionaryViratha (विरथ):—adj. 1. on foot; 2. seized off chariot;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Virataccuvan, Viratai, Viratam, Viratamirakku, Viratampiti, Viratan, Viratanam, Viratanan, Virataniyamam, Viratanka, Viratantai, Virataran, Virataru, Viratattuvam, Viratavuttiyapanam, Virattakkaran, Virattam, Virattan, Virattatti.
Full-text (+88): Virathibhu, Virattakkaran, Makaviratam, Panca-makaviratam, Ekataciviratam, Ketaraviratam, Rampaviratam, Karttikaiviratam, Pancanuviratam, Cantanaviratam, Viratavuttiyapanam, Coma-varaviratam, Cavittiriviratam, Cikshaviratam, Anacanaviratam, Maunaviratam, Hari-talikaviratam, Virath, Eka-pattiniviratam, Cattiviratam.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Viratha, Vi-ratha; (plurals include: Virathas, rathas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.1.40 < [Chapter 1 - Jarāsandha’s Defeat]
Purana-subhasita (wise sayings from the Puranas) < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 1 (1964)]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Greatness of liberated self < [Chapter 7 - Liberation]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 45 - The incarnation of Mahākālikā < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
Chapter 51 - Review of holy rites < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Puru dynasty < [Chapter 6 - Human history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]