Aşāḍha

By Jit Majumdar

1. that which brings or establishes hope
2. the Indian month (June-July) that heralds the monsoons (thus bringing in ‘hope’ for the rains that would bring respite from the heat of the preceding summer month of Jyeşţha (May-June)).
3. another name for Śiva; a sacred staff.

Contributors to this article

Deval Sancheti

Explore Other Articles

Baul
Sri Shukra Stotram
Bhairav Pratishtha Prayoga
Rig Veda: Book 4
Vital Energy: Energy for Normal Body Function