Vir, Vīr: 5 definitions
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Vir means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsVir [वीर्] in the Kashmiri language is the name of a plant identified with Salix tetrasperma Roxb. from the Salicaceae (Willow) family. For the possible medicinal usage of vir, 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.
Vir [ﻭﻳﺮ] in the Kashmiri language is the name of a plant identified with Salix alba L. from the Salicaceae (Willow) family having the following synonyms: Salix regalis, Salix caerulea, Salix pameachiana.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVīr (वीर्).—r. 10th cl. (vīrayati-te) To be powerful or valiant, to make heroic or irresistible effort.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVīr (वीर्).—i. 10 (properly a [denominative.] derived from vīra), [Ātmanepada.] 1. To be valiant. 2. To show one’s heroism.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vīr (वीर्):—1. vīr (vi-√īr; only [Aorist] vy-airat),
—to split, break into pieces, tear open, divide asunder, [Ṛg-veda] :—[Causal] vīrayati ([imperfect tense] vy-airayat) idem, [ib.]
2) 2. vīr [class] 10. [Ātmanepada] ([Dhātupāṭha xxxv, 49]; rather [Nominal verb] [from] vīra below) vīrayate, to be powerful or valiant, display heroism, [Ṛg-veda; Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā; Taittirīya-brāhmaṇa];
2) — ([Parasmaipada] vīrayati) to overpower, subdue, [Nirukta, by Yāska i, 7.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVīr (वीर्):—(ka) vīrayati 10. a. To be powerful or valiant or heroic.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+1831): Varisa, Veergati, Vir-kavy, Vir-virenal, Vira, Vira acarya, Vira bhatta, Vira Ganapati, Vira jaji, Vira Theri, Vira-abhisheka, Vira-ashtaka, Vira-bhoga, Vira-campankulikai, Vira-makalan, Vira-makali, Vira-mala, Vira-mamakeccuran, Vira-mamakentiran, Vira-mamunivar.
Ends with (+8): Avagahavir, Avis, Dravir, Dvir, Gonnavir, Havir, Jannavir, Karmveer, Karvir, Kennavir, Koremainavir, Kudurujuvir, Kuttunavir, Mahavir, Musavvir, Narvir, Navir, Pattinitavir, Puduvir, Ranvir.
Full-text (+477): Virya, Vra-vir-pa, Margakri, Kirayam, Viroddhri, Vir-kavy, Vir-virenal, Pullukkari, Vidyupratishtha, Vidyutpratishtha, Gaverani, Apararattiram, Shirshavirecana, Saptasopana, Acaratraya, Aharamukha, Shivatattva, Rashtrapita, Akhamditaprasadi, Shivajnana.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Vir, Vīr; (plurals include: Virs, Vīrs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Little Meera and The Param-Vir-Chakra < [July 1964]
Symbolism in Hindi Drama – I < [July 1952]
Amrita Pritam, the Punjabi Poetess < [December 1944]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 5.3 - Ten Payanna < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 4 - Doctrine of karma < [Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study]
Part 5 - Jain scriptures and Spiritual teachers < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Functions performed by Puppetry < [Chapter 6]
Folk Drama: Origin and Development < [Chapter 1]
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 21 - What are Sindhis? < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
Alamkaras mentioned by Vamana (by Pratim Bhattacharya)
13: Definition of Vibhāvanā Alaṃkāra < [Chapter 4 - Arthālaṃkāras mentioned by Vāmana]