Urukshava, Urukṣava: 1 definition
Introduction:
Urukshava 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.
The Sanskrit term Urukṣava can be transliterated into English as Uruksava or Urukshava, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Urukṣava (उरुक्षव).—The son of Āhārya; wife Viśālā; father of three sons.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 49. 38-9.
1b) The Kṣatriya sons of Urukṣava, who became Brāhmaṇas, and the best mahaṛṣis among Kāvyas.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 49. 40.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Query error!
Full-text: Trayushana, Pushkari, Aharya, Kavi, Vishala.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Urukshava, Urukṣava, Uruksava; (plurals include: Urukshavas, Urukṣavas, Uruksavas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Puru dynasty < [Chapter 6 - Human history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]