Mayur: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mayur means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: humindian: 108 names of Lord KrishnaOne of the 108 names of Krishna; Meaning: "The Lord Who Has A Peacock Feathered-Crest"
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMayur [मयूरः] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Achyranthes aspera L. from the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family. For the possible medicinal usage of mayur, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMayur in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a peacock; hence [mayuri] (nf); -[nritya] a peacock-dance..—mayur (मयूर) is alternatively transliterated as Mayūra.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+131): Mayur chulia, Mayur pambi, Mayura, Mayura bhatta, Mayura panta, Mayura shikhi, Mayura-parivena, Mayurabidala, Mayuracan, Mayuracandrikachaya, Mayuracataka, Mayuracchatra, Mayurachataka, Mayurachitra, Mayurachuda, Mayurachula, Mayurachulia, Mayuracitra, Mayuracitraka, Mayuracuda.
Ends with: Kokomayur, Konda mayur, Kondamayur.
Full-text: Mayura, Konda mayur, Mayur chulia, Mayur pambi.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Mayur; (plurals include: Mayurs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Literature for Children (A Review of Books) < [January 1959]
Reviews < [April – June, 1980]
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 3 - Miracles < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
Part 5.2 - Literature Reviews (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Literature Review]
Part 2 - Lord Jhulelal's teachings to Ruler Mirkshah < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)
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