Vrat: 1 definition
Introduction:
Vrat means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Vrat has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Vrata.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesVrat refers to “Vow”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryVrat in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a fast; vow, pledge; -[bhamga] violation of a fast/vow/pledge; -[samapana] conclusion of a fast/vow/pledge..—vrat (व्रत) is alternatively transliterated as Vrata.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+175): Vrat katha, Vrata, Vratabandha, Vratabandhanirnaya, Vratabandhapaddhati, Vratabhakshana, Vratabhanga, Vratabhiksha, Vratabhrashta, Vratabhrashte, Vratabhrit, Vratabhrita, Vratabodhavritti, Vratacara, Vratacarana, Vratacarane, Vratacarin, Vratacarita, Vratacarya, Vratacarye.
Ends with: Anavrat, Ardhvrat, Muni vrat, Niravrat, Pativrat, Samvrat, Vivrat.
Full-text: Vrata, Vrat katha, Muni vrat, Taruta.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Vrat; (plurals include: Vrats). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Evaluations of the Translated Stories
Chapter 17 - Muni Vrat < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)
Aspects of Hindi Literature < [October 1956]