indra

Dictionary meanings for indra from Apte and Monier-Williams.

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indra

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Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

m. (for etym. as given by native authorities, see Nir. x, 8 Sa1y. on RV. i, 3, 4 Un2. ii, 28; according to BRD. fr. in = inv with suff. ra preceded by inserted d, meaning to subdue, conquer Page166,2; according to Muir, S. T. v, 119, for sindra fr. syand, to... m. the Indian Jupiter Pluvius or lord of rain (who in Vedic mythology reigns over the deities of the intermediate region or atmosphere; he fights against and...

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