Indrānujaḥ
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By M. A. Alwar
Gender[edit]
Indrānujaḥ is a masculine form.
Origin[edit]
It is derived from 'anu paścāt jāyate ityanujaḥ kaniṣṭhaḥ.' It means 'He who is born later, i.e, the younger brother is called anuja. The younger brother of Indra'.
Meaning[edit]
After Indra, Viṣṇu was born as Vāmana from Kaśyapa in the womb of Aditi.
More details can be seen under the word Vāmana.
References[edit]
- ↑ as per Hemacandra
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu