By M. A. Alwar
Ūḍhaḥ refers to the person who is unmarried (particularly in the smṛtis).
Gender[edit]
Ūḍhaḥ can be used in all the three genders.
Origin[edit]
It is derived as “Udyate sma” with the kta affix.
Usage[edit]
Rāmāyana[edit]
'Rama was seen married and hence lakṣmaṇa was approached by śūrpanakhā.[1] The expression “Bhāryoḍha” refers to “ooḍhabhāryaḥ”, one who is married.
Mallinātha[edit]
Mallinātha notes that it has been Paranipāta on the force of “vāhitāgnyādiṣu”.
References[edit]
- ↑ Bhaṭṭi Kāvya, iv. 15.
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu