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 mythology, zoology, 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.
...
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+15): Vrat katha, Vrata, Vrata-basnu, Vratabhakshana, Vratabhanga, Vratabhiksha, Vratabhrashta, Vratabhrashte, Vratabhrit, Vratabhrita, Vratacarana, Vratacarin, Vratacarya, Vratacudamani, Vratadana, Vratadandin, Vratadesha, Vratadhara, Vratadharana, Vratadharin.
Full-text: Parivraj, Vrat katha, Muni vrat, Vrata, Taruta.
Relevant text
Search found 29 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]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
A Review On Amradi Varga (Medicinal Fruits) w.s.r To Dhanvantari Nighantu < [Vol. 4 No. 4: April (2021)]
A Conceptual Study of Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara < [Vol. 5 No. 6: Jun (2022)]
Physiological aspect of Upavasa (langhana) w.s.r indigestion... < [Vol. 3 No. 09: Sep (2020)]
Anti-Diabetic Herbo-Mineral Drugs From Priya Nighantu < [Volume 11, Issue 2: March-April 2024]
A comprehensive ayurvedic review on lavanga (syzygium aromaticum) < [Volume 6, Issue 1: January - February 2019]
Relevance of kakoli in Ayurveda and etymology of its synonyms. < [Volume 6, Issue 6: November-December 2019]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Millets < [Vol. 9 No. 7 (2024)]
Critical review on Naasapana with special reference to the management of... < [Vol. 1 No. 03 (2016)]
An eyeshot on Kshudra Dhanya in Ayurveda < [Vol. 6 No. 4 (2021)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Brumhaniya dravyas (weight promoting drugs) - a literary review < [2020: Volume 9, July issue 7]
Pharmaceutical forms of flowers in Pushpa Ayurveda and Shalakya Tantra < [2023: Volume 12, April issue 5]
Conceptual study of garbhashaya with special reference to uterus < [2023: Volume 12, October issue 17]
Glimpses of History of Sanskrit Literature (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
About the Author (Prof. Satya Vrat Shastri)
Chapter 17.4 - Characters of the Kadambari < [Section 4 - Classical Sanskrit literature]