Vrishakratha, Vṛṣakrātha: 1 definition

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Vrishakratha 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 Vṛṣakrātha can be transliterated into English as Vrsakratha or Vrishakratha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Vṛṣakrātha (वृषक्राथ).—A warrior on the side of the Kauravas. It is mentioned in Mahābhārata, Droṇa Parva, Chapter 80, Stanza 33, that this warrior stood in the heart of the Garuḍa-disposition of the army formed by Droṇa.

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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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