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Aṃśalaḥ

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By M. A. Alwar


Aṃśalaḥ literally means one who has a muscular shoulder.

Origin of the Word Aṃśalaḥ[edit]

Aṃśalaḥ derives from the word aṃśaḥ.

Aṃśalaḥ as per Ramānātha[edit]

Ramānātha says in the commentary on the Amarakośa that the word means ‘a strong person’.

References[edit]

  • Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu

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