# उग्रसेन (ugrasena)

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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 — E. ugra fierce, and senā an army
- **SLP1:** `ugrasena`  **IAST:** ugrasena  **Devanagari:** उग्रसेन
- **Wikipedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugrasena
- **Declensions:** 48 forms — https://sanskritlexicon.com/word/ugrasena/declensions.md
- **Other headwords romanised the same way:** उग्रसेना (ugrasenā)

## Meanings by context

### Ugrasena, a Pārikṣitīya (son of Parikṣit / brother of Janamejaya) (4 definitions)
- brother of Janamejaya  
  *Index to the Names in the Mahabharata*
  > उग्रसेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 687-2 ] Ugrasena 1, brother of Janamejaya. § 12 (Pauṣyap.): I, 3, ††662. [ ID=11103 ]
- son of the elder Parikshit  
  *Index to the Names in the Mahabharata*
  > Ugrasena 5, son of the elder Parikṣit. § 454 (Pūruvaṃś.): I, 94, 3743. [ ID=11107 ]
- a son of Parikshit  
  *The Purana Index*
  > Ugrasena (II) — a son of Parīkṣit. Bhā. IX. 22. 35. [ ID=1660 ]
- A Parikshitiya, a brother of Janamejaya, and brother of Bhimasena and Shrutasena.  
  *The Vedic Index of Names and Subjects*
  > 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 ]

### 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.  
  *Wilson Sanskrit-English Dictionary*
  > उग्र (ugra) सेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 137 ] 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 ]
- 1. A prince who was the father of Devaki and Kansa and king of Mathura. 2. A prince who was the son of Parikshit.  
  *Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary*
  > उग्र (ugra) सेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 112-b ] 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 ]
- king of the Vrishnis and father of Kamsa  
  *Index to the Names in the Mahabharata*
  > Ugrasena 6 (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, 4 β, 116 (the same? waited upon Yudhiṣṭhira).—§ 320 (Saubhavadhop.): III, 15, 647 ( °oddhavādibhiḥ ).—§ 556 (Sañjayayānap.): V, 28, †805 ( °ādayaḥ ).—§ 561 c (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, 5 μ, 163 (among those who after death entered the deities). Cf. Āhuka, Bhojarāja, Kukurādhipa. [ ID=11108 ]
- A son of Ahuka, father of Kamsa, and king of the Satvatas, Vrishnis, Bhojas, and Dasharhas.  
  *The Purana Index*
  > 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, a name for several princes/a king (3 definitions)
- the name of several princes  
  *Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899)*
  > (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 ]
- Name of a king  
  *Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary*
  > उग्रसेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 112-a ] उग्र - सेन (ugra-sena) ( नः ) ((naḥ)) 1. m. Name of a king. [ ID=5962 ]
- the name of several princes  
  *Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary*
  > उग्रसेन (ugrasena) [Printed book page 079 ] उग्रसेन (ugrasena) m. N. of sev. princes. [ ID=5176 ]

### Ugrasena, a Gandharva/Devagandharva (2 definitions)
- a Devagandharva  
  *Index to the Names in the Mahabharata*
  > Ugrasena 2, 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, 56 ζ, 1771 (came to see the encounter). [ ID=11104 ]
- 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.  
  *The Purana Index*
  > [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 identified with Janaka (1 definition)
- Janaka  
  *Index to the Names in the Mahabharata*
  > Ugrasena 7 = Janaka: III, †10651. [ ID=11109 ]

### Ugrasena, incarnation of Asura Svarbhānu (1 definition)
- a prince  
  *Index to the Names in the Mahabharata*
  > Ugrasena 3, a prince. § 130 (Aṃśāvat.): I, 67, 2649 (incarnation of the Asura Svarbhānu). [ ID=11105 ]

### Ugrasena, son of Dhṛtarāṣṭra (1 definition)
- a son of Dhritarashtra  
  *Index to the Names in the Mahabharata*
  > Ugrasena 4, a son of Dhṛtarāṣṭra. § 130 (Aṃśāvat.): I, 67, 2735 (enumeration).—§ 182 (Dhṛtarāṣtraputranāmak.): I, 117, 4548 (do.). [ ID=11106 ]

### Ugrasenī, wife of Akrūra (1 definition)
- the wife of Akrura  
  *Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899)*
  > (H3B) [Printed book page 172,3] उग्र (ugra) — सेनी (—senī) f. N. of the wife of Akrūra, VP. [ ID=30195 ]

## Sources

Definitions from Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary; Index to the Names in the Mahabharata; Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899); Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary; The Purana Index; The Vedic Index of Names and Subjects; Wilson Sanskrit-English Dictionary; Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary.
Text from the Cologne Digital Sanskrit Lexicon, University of Cologne.

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