Viryashulka, Virya-shulka, Vīryaśulka: 7 definitions
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Viryashulka 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.
The Sanskrit term Vīryaśulka can be transliterated into English as Viryasulka or Viryashulka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaVīryaśulka (वीर्यशुल्क).—In ancient days the Kings wanted to give their daughters in marriage to the most valiant youths. The custom of showing their valour before the people, before getting the damsel became more prevalent, than giving money to get the girl. Thus marrying a girl by showing his valour is called Marriage by giving Vīryaśulka. (Śulka means Nuptial gift). (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 4).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexVīryaśulka (वीर्यशुल्क).—Prize of Valour in svayaṃvara.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa I. 10. 29.
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.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVīryaśulka (वीर्यशुल्क).—a. purchased by valour.
Vīryaśulka is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms vīrya and śulka (शुल्क).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryViryaśulka (विर्यशुल्क).—adj., f. kā, having as its price, i. e. to be purchase by, good qualities, money, prowess, [Daśakumāracarita] in
Viryaśulka is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms virya and śulka (शुल्क).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVīryaśulka (वीर्यशुल्क).—1. [neuter] valour as purchase-price (for a wife).
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Vīryaśulka (वीर्यशुल्क).—2. [adjective] purchased by valour (wife).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vīryaśulka (वीर्यशुल्क):—[=vīrya-śulka] [from vīrya > vīr] n. valour or heroism (reckoned) as purchase-money, [Raghuvaṃśa; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] mf(ā)n. having prowess as its price, purchased by valour, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa]
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