Vritrahan, Vṛtrahan, Vritra-han: 8 definitions

Introduction
In Jainism
1. General definition
Languages
1. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Vritrahan means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Vṛtrahan can be transliterated into English as Vrtrahan or Vritrahan, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Vṛtrahan (वृत्रहन्) refers to an epithet of Śakra (Indra), according to chapter 1.2 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Accordingly, “[...] Then the twins went for water for the Master’s consecration; and the lion-throne of Triviṣṭapapati shook. [...]. Vṛtrahan put diadems, etc., on the Lord, the diadem of the three worlds, and ornaments and jewels on his body in the proper places. [...]”.

context information

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Vṛtrahan (वृत्रहन्).—m. epithets of Indra; क्रुद्धेऽपि पक्षच्छिदि वृत्रशत्रौ (kruddhe'pi pakṣacchidi vṛtraśatrau) Kumārasambhava 1.2; वाचा हरिं वृत्रहणं स्मितेन (vācā hariṃ vṛtrahaṇaṃ smitena) 7.46.

Vṛtrahan is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms vṛtra and han (हन्). See also (synonyms): vṛtraśatru.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Vṛtrahan (वृत्रहन्).—m.

(-hā) Indra. E. vṛtra demon, and han slayer.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Vṛtrahan (वृत्रहन्).—[vṛtra-han], m. Indra.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Vṛtrahan (वृत्रहन्).—[feminine] ghnī = vṛtraha; [masculine] [Epithet] of Indra.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Vṛtrahan (वृत्रहन्):—[=vṛtra-han] [from vṛtra > vṛ] mf(ghnī)n. killing enemies or V°, victorious, [Ṛg-veda] etc. etc. (mostly applied to Indra, but also to Agni and even to Sarasvatī)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Vṛtrahan (वृत्रहन्):—(hā) 5. m. Indra.

[Sanskrit to German]

Vritrahan in German

context information

Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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