Vrishnikula, Vṛṣṇikula: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Vrishnikula 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 Vṛṣṇikula can be transliterated into English as Vrsnikula or Vrishnikula, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Vrishnikula in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Vṛṣṇikula (वृष्णिकुल).—Its old fame was raised by the birth of Lord Viṣṇu.*

  • * Matsya-purāṇa 44. 15; 47. 12 and 33; 69. 10.
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context information

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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Vrishnikula in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Vṛṣṇikula (ವೃಷ್ಣಿಕುಲ):—[noun] the lineage of Vṛṣṇi, which Kṛṣṇa belongs to.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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