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Encyclopedia - Yadu: Encyclopedia - Yadu
Yadu is the name of one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. The epic Mahabharata and Purans refer to Yadu as the eldest so...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadus: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yadus
Yadus See Yadavas.   (See also: Yadus , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadus: Sai Baba Dictionary On Yadus
Yadus: Yadus: the descendants of Yadu, in which dynasty Lord Krishna appeared.   (See also: Yadus , Hinduism, Hinduism Dic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadava Dynasty: Encyclopedia - Yadava Dynasty
The Yadava Dynasty ruled a kingdom in what is now Maharashtra, India from the 12th century to the 14th century. The Yadavas were feudator...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chandravanshi: Encyclopedia - Chandravanshi
The Chandravanshi (translated as "lunar race") is one of the three main Kshatriyas "races", or lineages (vansha), the others being the Su...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadav: Encyclopedia - Yadav
Yadavs, known by various other names including Gopes, Gaurs, Yadavas, Ahirs ,Kurubas, Abhirs, Surabhirs, Suras, Surasena, Souryasaini, Gh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kunti: Encyclopedia - Kunti
In Hinduism, Princess Kunti is the mother of the Pandavas. Kunti has been described as a very pious women of great strength. She was born...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadu: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Yadu (yadhu)
Yadu: Yadu (Yadhu). Founder of Yadava clan into which Krishna was born; son of Yayathi.   (See also: Yadu , Hinduism, Hindu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadav: Encyclopedia Ii - Yadav - Mythology
According to Hindu mythology, Yadavas are descendants from Yadu, one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. Prominenet among ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Emergence Of Rajputs As A Community
The term Rajputra was first used by Harshavardhan (606-648 AD) of Kannauj. The term was used for the descendants of the Shahi dynasty pre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - Origins
The Rajputs are divided into 36 clans, claiming three basic lineages: the Suryavanshi (Solar Race), the Chandravanshi (Lunar Race), and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhind District: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhind District - History
The district is named after the mythological Hindu saint Vibhandak Rishi or Bhindi Rishi.During Vedic period this region was ruled by Yad...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadu Dynasty: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yadu Dynasty
Yadu dynasty the dynasty in which Lord Krishna appeared.   (See also: Yadu dynasty , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, B...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadus: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yadus
Yadus.   See YADAVA   (See also: Yadus , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadavas: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yadavas (yadus)
Yadavas (Yadus) The royal dynasty led by Krishna in Mathura and Dvaraka, descended from the ancient King Yadu, son of Yayati. The dyna...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadavendra: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yadavendra
Yadavendra Krishna, “Lord of the Yadavas.” Yadu One of the five sons of Yayati and the forefather of the Yadu dynasty. &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Andhaka: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Andhaka
Andhaka: Andhaka. A king in the Yadu dynasty.   (See also: Andhaka , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhoja: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Bhoja
Bhoja: Bhoja. King of the Yadu tribe.   (See also: Bhoja , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Haihayas: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Haihayas
Haihayas: Haihayas. Race said to have been descendents of Yadu.   (See also: Haihayas , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sans...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadava: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Yadava (yaadhava)
Yadava: Yadava (Yaadhava). Krishna's clan, which was founded by Yadu.   (See also: Yadava , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vrishni: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Vrishni
Vrishni: Vrishni. Famous king of the Yadu dynasty into whose line Krishna was born.   (See also: Vrishni , Hinduism, Hindui...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Madhavas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Madhavas
Madhavas (Sanskrit) In the plural, the descendants of Madhu, men of the race of Yadu, and hence often called Yadavas.   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Garga: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Garga
Garga A sage who served as family priest of the Yadus. He performed the name-giving ceremony for the infant Krishna.   (See als...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ahuka: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Ahuka (aahuka)
Ahuka: Ahuka (Aahuka). King of the Yadu dynasty, father of Ugrasena, who in turn was the father of Kamsa.   (See also: Ahuk...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yayati: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yayati
Yayati An ancient king, cursed to become prematurely old. He begged his five sons to exchange his age for their youth, but only one, P...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadava: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yadava
Yadava (Sanskrit) A descendant of Yadu; also a great race of Hindustan in which Krishna was born. The founder of this race, Yadu, was ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Suryavansa: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Suryavansa
Suryavansa (Sanskrit). The solar race. A Surayavansee is one who claims descent from the lineage headed by Ikshvaku. Thus, while Rama ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadaya: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Yadaya
Yadaya (Sanskrit). A descendant of Yadu; of the great race in which Krishna was born. The founder of this line was Yadu, the son of Ki...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chandra-vansa, Candra-vansa: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Chandra-vansa, Candra-vansa
Chandra-vansa candra-vansa (Sanskrit) (from chandra moon + vansa lineage, race)   Also Chandravamsa. The lunar race; one of the t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Krishna: Sai Baba Dictionary On Krishna (krsna)
Krishna: Krishna (Krsna): He who attracks everyone; cowherd, supreme commander, lover, Vedic Monarch, Vishnu Avatar, the Supreme Pe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chandra-vansa: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Chandra-vansa
Chandra-vansa (Sanskrit) The "Lunar Race", in contradistinction to Suryavansa, the "Solar Race". Some Orientalists...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Samba, Samba: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Samba, Samba
Samba or Samba (Sanskrit) The reputed son of Krishna by Jambavati. According to esoteric tradition Krishna had no son; therefore Samba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia - Krishna
Krishna (IAST kṛṣṇa, the Sanskrit for "the all-attractive one") is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhatti: Encyclopedia - Bhatti
Bhatti is a chandravanshi rajput clan and is one of the largest tribes of Rajputs, and also is a tribe of Jats. They reside for the most ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Rajput Origins
Rajput is a kshatriya caste in India.The Rajputs are comprised of many different clans. They were known for their valor and chivalry in b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - Rajputs And Invasions Of India
Rajput - Organization of Indian kingdoms during invasions and facts related to the wars.. There is a big misconception that India was c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Story Of Krishna
The tales of Krishna appear in a number of ancient and medieval Hindu texts - virtually every Purana tells the full life-story or some hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput Clans - Clan Organization
Each of these Vamshas or lineages is divided into several clans (kula or cula), all of whom claim direct patrilineage for a remote but co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Texts, Stories, And Literature
A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput Clans - The Main Lineages
The rajputs are divided into 36 clans, each clan belonging to one of three basic lineages (vanshas or vamshas): the Suryavanshi lineage,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - History
The first Rajputs kingdoms are attested in the 6th century, and the Rajputs rose to prominence in Indian history in the ninth and tenth c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Social Structure
In ancient India, society was divided into four parts (varnas): brahmins, kshatriyas, vaishyas, and shudras. The Rajputs eventually came ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Emergence Of Royal Clans
The first Rajput kingdoms are attested in the 6th century, and the Rajputs rose to prominence in Indian history in the ninth and tenth ce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Maratha Domination And British Rule
The quarrels amog the Rajputs led to the invitation of Maratha help from the rival aspirants to power, and finally to the subjection of a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - Character
The Rajput ethos is martial in spirit, fiercely proud and independent, and emphasizes lineage and tradition. Rajput patriotism is legenda...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Rajput Resistance To Muslim Invasions
In the early 11th century, Mahmud of Ghazni conquered the Hindu Shahi kingdom in the Punjab, and his raids into northern India weakened t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Major Rajputs
The Major Rajputs are a tribe, as it is a community related by blood. That does not mean that all Major Rajputs are related to one anothe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Independent India
On India's independence in 1947, the native rules were given three choices, join one of the two states Indian or Pakistan, or remain inde...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadav: Encyclopedia Ii - Yadav - General Profile
Yadavas are the single largest community in India, estimated to be constituting more than 11% of the Indian population - in terms of shee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Texts Stories And Literature
A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In The Performing Arts
The earliest mention of any performance based on the Krishna story is mentioned in Patanjali's Mahabhashya. But it is not clear what kind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In Buddhism
Krishna figure as a very minor figure in Buddhism. He appears in the Ghata Jataka as a prince who along with his other brothers captures ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Literary Sources
The earliest text that records the deeds of Krishna is the Mahabharata. He is described as the incarnation of Vishnu and is one of the mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Worship Of Krishna
Krishna - Early references. The first possible recorded instance of a Krishna who may be identified with the deity can be found in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In Jainism
The most exalted fugures in Jainism are the 24 Tirthankaras. Krishna when he was incorpoarted into the Jain list of herioc figures presen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - Definition
The term Rajputra has been used since the time of Harshavardhana, however the modern usage of the term refers to the descendants of the 3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - The Rajput Rule Of India
Today the Rajput kings are mainly remembered as warriors. However as influential rulers, they were responsible for emergence of the moder...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Name
The Sanskrit name and word is written kṛṣṇa in IAST transliteration (the equivalent of Devanagari कृष्ण; see Sanskrit for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Chronology
A paper presented recently[citation needed] at a convention in Prabhas Patan near Somnath, speculates that Krishna "died" at the age of 1...   » Read the article

Article - Sanskrit Sitemap I - Y
This is a sitemap for Sanskrit - Y . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. The site...   » Read the article