By M. A. Alwar
Ūrujaḥ means “born out of ūru (thigh) of Brahman." It refers to Vaiśyas (merchant class).
Gender[edit]
Ūrujaḥ is a masculine form.
Synonym[edit]
Vaiśya[1]
Origin[edit]
Ūrujaḥ can be split as ūru + Jan + ḍa.
Ūrujaḥ As per Viṣṇu Purāṇa[edit]
It has been stated in Viṣṇu Purāṇa:
The merchant class is mixed with rajas and tamas.[2]
Ūrujaḥ - A Sage[edit]
Ūrujaḥ is also the name of a sage belonging to the lineage of bhṛgu. He is known by the name Ourva.
References[edit]
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu