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]

It means Lord Viṣṇu [1].

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]

  1. as per Hemacandra
  • Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu