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Indrāvarajaḥ

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By M. A. Alwar


Gender[edit]

Indrāvarajaḥ is a masculine form.

Origin[edit]

It is derived from "indrasya avarajaḥ vāmanarūpeṇa anujaḥ" which means 'The younger brother of Indra, as Vāmana'.

Textual reference in Amara[edit]

According to Amara he was Lord Viṣṇu. Viṣṇu was born after Indra as Vāmana from Kaśyapa in the womb of Aditi. More details can be seen under the word Vāmana[1].

References[edit]

  • Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu