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Indrasurasaḥ

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By M. A. Alwar


Gender[edit]

Indrasurasaḥ is a masculine form

Origin[edit]

It is derived from 'indraḥ indravṛkṣa iva surasaḥ supathyarasaḥ which means whose juice is wholesome like the indravṛkṣa.

Meaning[edit]

As per Amara[edit]

It is known as Sinduvāra tree (Vitex negundo) according to Amara.

As per Hindi[edit]

It is known as nisindā in Hindi language.

Description[edit]

Details of Indrasurasaḥ can be seen under the words Sinduvāra and Nirguṇḍī.


References[edit]

  • Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu