brother of Janamejaya
उग्रसेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 687-2]
Ugrasena1, brother of Janamejaya. § 12 (Pauṣyap.): I,
Ugrasena1, brother of Janamejaya. § 12 (Pauṣyap.): I,
3, ††662.
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उग्रसेनugrasena
उग्रसेन (ugrasena) is a Sanskrit word meaning the name of several princes, the wife of Akrura, the name of the son of Parikshit, name of a king, a prince who was the son of Parikshit, brother of Janamejaya. Its 17 recorded definitions are grouped into 8 contexts, among them Ugrasena, a Pārikṣitīya (son of Parikṣit / brother of Janamejaya), Ugrasena, father of Kaṃsa, Ugrasena, a name for several princes/a king.
- Etymology
- E. उग्र fierce, and सेना an army
- Definitions
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Meanings by context
Ugrasena, a Pārikṣitīya (son of Parikṣit / brother of Janamejaya)
4 definitions
son of the elder Parikshit
Ugrasena5, son of the elder Parikṣit. § 454 (Pūruvaṃś.):
I, 94, 3743.
[ID=11107]— Index to the Names in the Mahabharata
a son of Parikshit
Ugrasena (II) — a son of Parīkṣit. Bhā. IX. 22. 35. [ID=1660]
— The Purana Index
A Parikshitiya, a brother of Janamejaya, and brother of Bhimasena and Shrutasena.
उग्रसेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 1-084]
Ugra-sena is mentioned in the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa (xiii. 5, 4, 3), and in a Gāthā there cited as being, with Bhīmasena and Śrutasena, a Pārikṣitīya and a brother of Janamejaya. The brothers were cleansed by the horse sacrifice from sin. [ID=335]
Ugra-sena is mentioned in the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa (xiii. 5, 4, 3), and in a Gāthā there cited as being, with Bhīmasena and Śrutasena, a Pārikṣitīya and a brother of Janamejaya. The brothers were cleansed by the horse sacrifice from sin. [ID=335]
— The Vedic Index of Names and Subjects
Ugrasena, father of Kaṃsa
4 definitions
1. The name of a prince, king of Mathura and father of Devaki and Kamsa. 2. The name of the son of Parikshit.
उग्र (ugra)सेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 137]
उग्र (ugra)सेन (ugrasena) m. (-नः (-naḥ))
उग्र (ugra)सेन (ugrasena) m. (-नः (-naḥ))
1 The name of a prince, the father of DEVAKĪ and KAṂSA, and king of Mathurā.
2 The name of another prince, the son of PARIKṢIT.
E. उग्र (ugra) fierce, and सेना (senā) an army.
[ID=6568]— Wilson Sanskrit-English Dictionary
1. A prince who was the father of Devaki and Kansa and king of Mathura. 2. A prince who was the son of Parikshit.
उग्र (ugra)सेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 112-b]
उग्र (ugra)सेन (ugrasena)
उग्र (ugra)सेन (ugrasena)
m. (-नः (-naḥ))
1. The name of a prince, the father of DEVAKI and KANSA, and king of Mathura.
2. The name of another prince, the son of PARIKSHIT.
E. उग्र (ugra) fierce, and सेना (senā) an army.
[ID=6566]— Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary
king of the Vrishnis and father of Kamsa
Ugrasena6 (probably the same as Āhuka), king of the
Vṛṣṇis, father of Kaṃsa. § 252 (Subhadrāharaṇap.): I,
219, 7913 (rājā Vṛṣṇīnāṃ).—§ 262 (Bhagavadyāna): II,
2, 54 (Yaduśreṣṭhair U°mukhaiḥ).—§ 264 (Sabhākriyāp.):
II, 4β, 116 (the same? waited upon Yudhiṣṭhira).—§ 320
(Saubhavadhop.): III, 15, 647 (°oddhavādibhiḥ).—§ 556
(Sañjayayānap.): V, 28, †805 (°ādayaḥ).—§ 561c (Kṛṣṇa
Vāsudeva): V, 48, †1885 (°sya sutaṃ, i.e. Kaṃsa; when
Kṛṣṇa had slain Kaṃsa, U. was made king).—§ 641
(Rājadh.): XII, 81, 3040 (Babhrū°yoḥ).—§ 676
(Mokṣadh.): XII, 231, 8455 (°sya saṃvādaṃ Nārade
Keśavasya ca), (8456) (discourse between U. and Kṛṣṇa).—
§ 785 (Anugītāp.): XIV, 83, 2480 (Vṛṣṇyandhakapatiḥ).—
§ 795 (Svargārohaṇap.): XVIII, 5μ, 163 (among those who
after death entered the deities). Cf. Āhuka, Bhojarāja,
Kukurādhipa.
[ID=11108]— Index to the Names in the Mahabharata
A son of Ahuka, father of Kamsa, and king of the Satvatas, Vrishnis, Bhojas, and Dasharhas.
उग्रसेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 1-210]
Ugrasena (I) — A son of Āhuka of the Kukura family, father of Kamsa and other eight sons. Father of five daughters who were all married to the younger brothers of Vasudeva.1 King of Sātvatas, Vṛṣṇis, Bhojas, and Dāśārhas.2 Hated by his son Kamsa who desired even to kill him and who eventually threw him into prison.3 Enthroned by Kṛṣṇa, after performing Kamsa's funeral rites;4 got helpful service from Kṛṣṇa and welcomed him to Dvārakā.5 In Kṛṣṇa's opinion Ugrasena was the proper person to wear the jewel Syamantaka; did not press it lest there should be a family feud.6 When Jarāsandha beseiged Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa stationed Ugrasena to defend the northern gate; was pre- sented with spoils of war including jewels and ornaments. His part in defence against Jarāsandha's third attack on Mathurā. A member of the Yādava sabhā; was consulted by Kṛṣṇa as to failure of rains in Dvārakā.7 Vāyu fetched from Indra the hall Sudharmā for Ugrasena's use;8 attacked Pauṇḍraka and laughed at his message. Heard of Sāmba's imprisonment and urged war on the Kurus, order being communicated through Balarāma. According to the Kurus, a king only by sufferance.9 Ordered the musala born to Sāmba to be powdered and thrown into the sea.10 Sent to Dvārakā for defence after the Rājasūya.11 Welcomed Balarāma on his return after a pilgrimage tour.12 Went to Syamantapañcaka for solar eclipse.13 Honoured Nanda.14 Heard of Vṛṣṇis killing one another and of the decease of Rāma and Kṛṣṇa and bemoaned their loss.15 Entered fire.16
[Footnote: 1) Bhā. IX. 24. 21, 24-5; X. 1. 30; Br. III. 71. 129-134, 212-3, 230; M. 44. 71-74; Vā. 96. 206; Vi. IV. 14. 16-21.]
[Footnote: 2) Bhā. III. 1. 29.]
[Footnote: 3) Ib. X. 44. 33; 1. 69; 36. 34; Vi. V. 15. 18; 18. 6.]
[Footnote: 4)Ib. X. 45. 12; Vi. V. 21. 9-12.]
[Footnote: 5) Bhā. III. 2. 22; I. 11. 16; Vi. V. 24. 7.]
[Footnote: 6) Vi. IV. 13. 27-28, 107.]
[Footnote: 7) Bhā. X. 50. 20[3] and 41; [50 (V) 32-33]; [51 (V) 25]; [52 (V) 15]; 57. 30[1].]
[Footnote: 8) Vi. V. 21. 13-17, 32.]
[Footnote: 9) Bhā. X. 66 [3]; 68. 13, 21 and 34; Vi. V. 35. 10. 14, 23.]
[Footnote: 10) Vi. V. 37. 11-12.]
[Footnote: 11) Bhā. X. 76. 7[5].]
[Footnote: 12) Ib. X. 79. 29.]
[Footnote: 13) Ib. X. 82. 23.]
[Footnote: 14) Ib. X. 84. 59 and 68.]
[Footnote: 15) Ib. XI. 31. 15; Vi. V. 37. 57.]
[Footnote: 16) Vi. V. 38. 4.]
[ID=1659]
Ugrasena (I) — A son of Āhuka of the Kukura family, father of Kamsa and other eight sons. Father of five daughters who were all married to the younger brothers of Vasudeva.1 King of Sātvatas, Vṛṣṇis, Bhojas, and Dāśārhas.2 Hated by his son Kamsa who desired even to kill him and who eventually threw him into prison.3 Enthroned by Kṛṣṇa, after performing Kamsa's funeral rites;4 got helpful service from Kṛṣṇa and welcomed him to Dvārakā.5 In Kṛṣṇa's opinion Ugrasena was the proper person to wear the jewel Syamantaka; did not press it lest there should be a family feud.6 When Jarāsandha beseiged Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa stationed Ugrasena to defend the northern gate; was pre- sented with spoils of war including jewels and ornaments. His part in defence against Jarāsandha's third attack on Mathurā. A member of the Yādava sabhā; was consulted by Kṛṣṇa as to failure of rains in Dvārakā.7 Vāyu fetched from Indra the hall Sudharmā for Ugrasena's use;8 attacked Pauṇḍraka and laughed at his message. Heard of Sāmba's imprisonment and urged war on the Kurus, order being communicated through Balarāma. According to the Kurus, a king only by sufferance.9 Ordered the musala born to Sāmba to be powdered and thrown into the sea.10 Sent to Dvārakā for defence after the Rājasūya.11 Welcomed Balarāma on his return after a pilgrimage tour.12 Went to Syamantapañcaka for solar eclipse.13 Honoured Nanda.14 Heard of Vṛṣṇis killing one another and of the decease of Rāma and Kṛṣṇa and bemoaned their loss.15 Entered fire.16
[Footnote: 1) Bhā. IX. 24. 21, 24-5; X. 1. 30; Br. III. 71. 129-134, 212-3, 230; M. 44. 71-74; Vā. 96. 206; Vi. IV. 14. 16-21.]
[Footnote: 2) Bhā. III. 1. 29.]
[Footnote: 3) Ib. X. 44. 33; 1. 69; 36. 34; Vi. V. 15. 18; 18. 6.]
[Footnote: 4)Ib. X. 45. 12; Vi. V. 21. 9-12.]
[Footnote: 5) Bhā. III. 2. 22; I. 11. 16; Vi. V. 24. 7.]
[Footnote: 6) Vi. IV. 13. 27-28, 107.]
[Footnote: 7) Bhā. X. 50. 20[3] and 41; [50 (V) 32-33]; [51 (V) 25]; [52 (V) 15]; 57. 30[1].]
[Footnote: 8) Vi. V. 21. 13-17, 32.]
[Footnote: 9) Bhā. X. 66 [3]; 68. 13, 21 and 34; Vi. V. 35. 10. 14, 23.]
[Footnote: 10) Vi. V. 37. 11-12.]
[Footnote: 11) Bhā. X. 76. 7[5].]
[Footnote: 12) Ib. X. 79. 29.]
[Footnote: 13) Ib. X. 82. 23.]
[Footnote: 14) Ib. X. 84. 59 and 68.]
[Footnote: 15) Ib. XI. 31. 15; Vi. V. 37. 57.]
[Footnote: 16) Vi. V. 38. 4.]
[ID=1659]
— The Purana Index
Ugrasena, a name for several princes/a king
3 definitions
the name of several princes
(H3) [Printed book page 172,3]
उग्र (ugra)—सेन (—sena) m. N. of several princes, e.g. of a brother of Janam-ejaya, ŚBr.; MBh. &c. [ID=30194]
उग्र (ugra)—सेन (—sena) m. N. of several princes, e.g. of a brother of Janam-ejaya, ŚBr.; MBh. &c. [ID=30194]
— Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899)
Name of a king
उग्रसेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 112-a]
उग्र-सेन (ugra-sena) (नः) ((naḥ)) 1. m. Name of a king. [ID=5962]
उग्र-सेन (ugra-sena) (नः) ((naḥ)) 1. m. Name of a king. [ID=5962]
— Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary
the name of several princes
उग्रसेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 079]
उग्रसेन (ugrasena) m. N. of sev. princes. [ID=5176]
उग्रसेन (ugrasena) m. N. of sev. princes. [ID=5176]
— Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary
Ugrasena, a Gandharva/Devagandharva
2 definitions
a Devagandharva
Ugrasena2, a Devagandharva. § 101 (Aṃśāvat.): I, 65,
2550 (Bhīmasena°au, among the sons of Muni).—§ 191
(Arjuna): I, 123, 4811 (do., present at the birth of Arjuna).
—§ 552 (Goharaṇap.): IV, 56ζ, 1771 (came to see the
encounter).
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1. A Gandharva presiding over the month of Nabhasya. 2. A Mauneya Gandharva. 3. A Gandharva in the sun's chariot in the Bhadrapada month.
[Printed book page 1-211]
Ugrasena (III) — a Gandharva, presiding over the month of Nabhasya; Āvaṇi and Puraṭṭāśi (Vā. P.)1 A Mauneya Gandharva;2 in the sun's chariot in the Bhādra- pada month.3
[Footnote: 1) Bhā. XII. 11. 38; Br. II. 23. 10; Vā. 52. 10.]
[Footnote: 2) Br. III. 7. 1; Vā. 69. 1.]
[Footnote: 3) Vi. II. 10. 10.]
[ID=1661]
Ugrasena (III) — a Gandharva, presiding over the month of Nabhasya; Āvaṇi and Puraṭṭāśi (Vā. P.)1 A Mauneya Gandharva;2 in the sun's chariot in the Bhādra- pada month.3
[Footnote: 1) Bhā. XII. 11. 38; Br. II. 23. 10; Vā. 52. 10.]
[Footnote: 2) Br. III. 7. 1; Vā. 69. 1.]
[Footnote: 3) Vi. II. 10. 10.]
[ID=1661]
— The Purana Index
Ugrasena identified with Janaka
1 definition
Janaka
Ugrasena7 = Janaka: III, †10651. [ID=11109]
— Index to the Names in the Mahabharata
Ugrasena, incarnation of Asura Svarbhānu
1 definition
a prince
Ugrasena3, a prince. § 130 (Aṃśāvat.): I, 67, 2649
(incarnation of the Asura Svarbhānu).
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Ugrasena, son of Dhṛtarāṣṭra
1 definition
a son of Dhritarashtra
Ugrasena4, a son of Dhṛtarāṣṭra. § 130 (Aṃśāvat.): I,
67, 2735 (enumeration).—§ 182 (Dhṛtarāṣtraputranāmak.):
I, 117, 4548 (do.).
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Ugrasenī, wife of Akrūra
1 definition
the wife of Akrura
(H3B) [Printed book page 172,3]
उग्र (ugra)—सेनी (—senī) f. N. of the wife of Akrūra, VP. [ID=30195]
उग्र (ugra)—सेनी (—senī) f. N. of the wife of Akrūra, VP. [ID=30195]
— Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899)
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