Ashwathama
Horse among men
Ash-wah-thah-mah/əʃʋəθɑːmɑː/
Meaning & Origin
Ashwatthama, also known as Duryodhana's brother, was a great warrior and a key figure in the Mahabharata. He was born from the divine Ashwattha tree and hence the name 'Ashwathama'. He is revered for his valor and unwavering devotion to Duryodhana.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes courage and loyalty.
Language details
अश्वथामा
Horse among men, invincible horse
अश्वथामा
हौँस वाला पुरुष, वजरनाभ (vajranabha) के धनुष वाला
அஶ்வதாமா
ஹோர் மானவர், ஹோர் அவ்வர்
అశ్వథామ
హోదేశ మీదేహో, జేశ హౌదేహ
Ashwathama
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Horse among men
Ashwathama
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Horse among men
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
Ash-wah-thah-mah
/əʃʋəθɑːmɑː/
Lucky number
13
Lucky day
(Saturday)
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
(Blue Sapphire)
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Ashwatthama holds a significant place in Indian mythology and literature due to his predominant role in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic that is among the oldest surviving texts of Hinduism. The story of his unwavering loyalty to Duryodhana, his brother, and involvement in the great battle of Kurukshetra is still revered in Indian culture.
Ashwatthama is believed to represent the indomitable spirit and the unshakable devotion to one's cause. He symbolizes the ultimately selfless and unwavering nature of a true warrior, who is ready to sacrifice everything for his beloved and worthy cause. This spiritual significance serves as an inspiration for many in Hinduism and beyond, who seek to embody the warrior spirit and unwavering devotion in their own lives.
Historical references
Ashwathama is believed to be the son of Dhaumya, a sage, and Urvashi, a celestial nymph. He is a central figure in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic. In the epic, Ashwathama is a great warrior and is a cousin and trusted friend of Bhishma Pitamaha, the grandsire of the Kuru kingdom. However, in the great Kurukshetra war, Ashwathama is filled with jealousy and anger towards the Pandava brothers. After the war, he performs a ritual to obtain immortality, but a curse results in his immortality being incomplete, leading to his eternal suffering.
circa 400 BCE
Ashwathama is also mentioned in the Puranas, a collection of Sanskrit texts. In one story, Ashwathama is the commander of the armies of King Yudhishthira during the war against the Asura king, Vrishadhvaja. Ashwathama's army is defeated and he is forced to flee. In his desperation, he performs a ritual to obtain the invincibility boon, but in doing so, he inadvertently disturbs the peace of the gods, leading to the great cosmic war known as the Devasura Samudra.
circa 500 CE
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