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| − | Ūrujaḥ means “born out of ūru (thigh) of Brahman." It refers to Vaiśyas (merchant class). | + | Ūrujaḥ means “born out of ūru (thigh) of [[Brahman]]." It refers to Vaiśyas (merchant class). |
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==Ūrujaḥ As per Viṣṇu Purāṇa== | ==Ūrujaḥ As per Viṣṇu Purāṇa== | ||
| − | It has been stated in Viṣṇu Purāṇa:<blockquote>The merchant class is mixed with rajas and tamas.<ref>Viṣṇu Purāṇa 1.6.4</ref></blockquote> | + | It has been stated in [[Viṣṇu]] Purāṇa:<blockquote>The merchant class is mixed with rajas and tamas.<ref>[[Viṣṇu]] Purāṇa 1.6.4</ref></blockquote> |
==Ūrujaḥ - A Sage== | ==Ūrujaḥ - A Sage== | ||
| − | Ūrujaḥ is also the name of a sage belonging to the lineage of bhṛgu. He is known by the name Ourva. | + | Ūrujaḥ is also the name of a sage belonging to the lineage of [[bhṛgu]]. He is known by the name Ourva. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:52, 19 December 2016
By M. A. Alwar
Sometimes transliterated as: Urujah, UrujaH, UUrujah
Ūrujaḥ means “born out of ūru (thigh) of Brahman." It refers to Vaiśyas (merchant class).
Gender
Ūrujaḥ is a masculine form.
Synonym
Vaiśya[1]
Origin
Ūrujaḥ can be split as ūru + Jan + ḍa.
Ūrujaḥ As per Viṣṇu Purāṇa
It has been stated in Viṣṇu Purāṇa:The merchant class is mixed with rajas and tamas.[2]
Ūrujaḥ - A Sage
Ūrujaḥ is also the name of a sage belonging to the lineage of bhṛgu. He is known by the name Ourva.
References
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu
