Yudhamanyu, Yudhāmanyu: 10 definitions
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Yudhamanyu 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.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: ISKCON Press: GlossaryYudhāmanyu (युधामन्यु).—A prince of Pāñcāla. He fought on the side of the Pāṇḍavas and was killed on the last night of the battle when Aśvatthāmā entered his tent severed his head.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaYudhāmanyu (युधामन्यु).—A warrior who fought against the Kauravas from the side of the Pāṇḍavas. The following references are made to him in the Mahābhārata.
(i) Yudhāmanyu was a prince of the Pāñcāla royal family. (Mahābhārata Udyoga Parva, Chapter 17, Verse 5).
(ii) He took his position in the battle as the bodyguard of Arjuna. (Mahābhārata Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 15, Verse 19).
(iii) Yudhāmanyu’s war-horse was a wonderful animal, both in spirit and shape. (Mahābhārata Droṇa Parva, Chapter 23, Verse 3).
(iv) In Bhārata Yuddha he fought against Kṛtavarmā, Duryodhana, Kṛpācārya, Citrasena the brother of Karṇa, and Aśvatthāmā. Kṛpācārya defeated him. He (Yudhāmanyu) killed Karṇa’s brother Citrasena. (Droṇa Parva, Chapters 92, 130; Karṇa Parva, Chapters 61, 83).
(v) Yudhāmanyu met with his death in his fight against Aśvatthāmā. (Mahābhārata Sauptika Parva, Chapter 8, Verse 38).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexYudhāmanyu (युधामन्यु).—A partisan of Jarāsandha stationed by him at the western gate of Mathurā during its siege, and on the southern gate of Gomanta during its siege; went to Syamantapañcaka for the solar eclipse.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 50. 11[5]; 52. 11[9]; 82. 26.
Yudhāmanyu (युधामन्यु) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. VIII.44.14, VIII.44.50) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Yudhāmanyu) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologyYudhamanyu was born in the Panchala royal family. He was a great warrior, who fought on the Pandava side during the great Kurukshetra war. His primary responsibility in that war was to protect Arjuna's flanks (specifically, to prevent the chariot wheels from being destroyed). While he did occasionally fight in single combat with warriors from the Kaurava side, he is almost always exclusively mentioned as accompanying Arjuna and protecting him. He was assisted by his comrade Uttamaujas in this duty.
He made through the eighteen days war unscathed, but he was killed by Ashwatthama in the despicable night-time ride on the Pandava camp after the war was over, along with the other prominent Panchalas.
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismYudhāmanyu (युधामन्यु): A Panchala prince supporting the Pandavas, who was assigned the task of protecting the wheels of Arjuna's chariot along with Uttamauja. He was slain in his sleep by Ashvatthama.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryYudhāmanyu (युधामन्यु).—[masculine] [Name] of a warrior.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryYudhāmanyu (युधामन्यु):—[=yudhā-manyu] [from yudhā > yudh] m. Name of a warrior on the side of the Pāṇḍavas, [Mahābhārata; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Yudha, Manyu.
Full-text: Vinda, Drupada, Uttamaujas, Citrasena.
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Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verses 1.4-6 < [Chapter 1 - Sainya-Darśana (Observing the Armies)]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXXIX < [Jayadratha-Vadha Parva]
Section 61 < [Karna Parva]
Section CXCIX < [Uluka Dutagamana Parva]
Chapter 8 - Bhima Endeavors to Find Arjuna < [Drona Parva]
Chapter 5 - The Fourteenth Day at Kurukshetra; Arjuna Makes His Way Toward Jayadratha < [Drona Parva]
Chapter 4 - The Death of Karna < [Karna Parva]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Bhagavadgita (by Kashinath Trimbak Telang)