Vishvanara, Viśvānara: 7 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Viśvānara can be transliterated into English as Visvanara or Vishvanara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaViśvānara (विश्वानर).—A King. For a time this King was miserable as he was childless. But by the blessing of Śiva, Viśvānara got a son named Gṛhapati by his wife Śucismitā. Gṛhapati was destined to have life only up to three years. But it is mentioned in Skanda Purāṇa that within this short period Gṛhapati learned the whole of Sāṅgaveda and obtained long life from Śiva.
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationViśvānara (विश्वानर) is the name of an ancient Muni, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.24 (“Śiva consents to marry Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to Viṣṇu: “[...] For my devotees, I experienced many sufferings. I removed the misery of the sage Viśvānara by becoming a householder. What is the use of talking much? O Viṣṇu, O Brahmā, I speak the truth. All of you know truly that I have vowed as follows. Whenever any devotee of mine is involved in any adversity I remove it instantaneously and completely. [...]”.
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 dictionaryViśvānara (विश्वानर).—An epithet of Savitṛ.
Derivable forms: viśvānaraḥ (विश्वानरः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryViśvānara (विश्वानर).—[adjective] = viśvakṛṣṭi.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumViśvānara (विश्वानर) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—an epithet of Vallabhācārya. Hall. p. 147.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Viśvanara (विश्वनर):—[=viśva-nara] [from viśva] mfn. = viśve narā yasya saḥ, [Pāṇini 6-3, 129.]
2) Viśvānara (विश्वानर):—[=viśvā-nara] [from viśvā > viśva] mfn. (viśvā-) relating to or existing among or dear to all men (applied to Savitṛ, Indra etc.), [Ṛg-veda]
3) [v.s. ...] Name of a man, bidādi
4) [v.s. ...] of the father of Agni, [Catalogue(s)]
5) [v.s. ...] = vallabhācārya, [ib.]
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Nara, Vishva.
Full-text: Vaishvanara, Vishvakrishti, Grihapati, Bhaktartha, Vallabhacarya, Abhyarohaniya.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
19. Gṛhapati incarnation of lord Śiva < [Chapter 5 - Rudra-Śiva in the Purāṇic Literature]
5. Protective or benevolent activities of Śiva < [Chapter 5 - Rudra-Śiva in the Purāṇic Literature]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 14 - The incarnation of Gṛhapati (2) < [Section 3 - Śatarudra-saṃhitā]
Chapter 13 - The incarnation of Gṛhapati < [Section 3 - Śatarudra-saṃhitā]
Chapter 15 - The incarnation of Gṛhapati (3) < [Section 3 - Śatarudra-saṃhitā]
Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya) (by George Thibaut)
I, 2, 28 < [First Adhyāya, Second Pāda]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 10 - The Worlds Of Indra And Agni < [Section 1 - Pūrvārdha]
Chapter 11 - The World of Vahni (Fire-God) < [Section 1 - Pūrvārdha]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 60 - King Trishanku ascends to a specially created heaven < [Book 1 - Bala-kanda]