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Dashrathansh

Ten chariots

DASH-rah-tahn-SH/d̪aʃːrət̪ʰaːnʃ/

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5
Lucky #
Tuesday
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit)
Origin
(Male)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Dashratha is a name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'ten chariots'. This name is associated with the legendary king Dashratha, who ruled Ayodhya and had Rama, Lakshmana, and Bharata as his sons.

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes strength, leadership, and divine guidance.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

दशरथान्श

Essence or symbol of Dashratha

🇮🇳Hindi

दशरथान्श

दशरथ का रूप या सymbol

🇮🇳Tamil

தசரதான்ஷ

தசரதாயின் அருகியல்

🇮🇳Telugu

దశరథాన్శ

దశరథ దేశయోజనము

🇮🇳Marathi

Dashrathansh

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Ten chariots

🇧🇩Bengali

Dashrathansh

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Ten chariots

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

DASH-rah-tahn-SH

/d̪aʃːrət̪ʰaːnʃ/

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

Tuesday

Lucky colors

Gold

Life path

2

Lucky stone

(Rudraksha)

Cultural & Spiritual notes

Dashratha is a revered and iconic name in Hindu mythology, particularly known from the epic Ramayana. As the name of the king who ruled Ayodhya, Dashratha embodies the power, authority, and righteousness of a king, as well as the importance of family and duty. His sacrifices for the greater good, including the exile of his beloved eldest son Rama, are profoundly remembered and respected.

On a deeper level, the name Dashratha can be seen as a reminder of the importance of self-sacrifice for the greater good. It can also represent the journey towards dharmic living, emphasizing the balance and harmony among the various aspects of life, depicted through the numbers ten - illustrating the ten chariots (representing the senses) and the ten avatars of Vishnu. Ultimately, the name inspires and encapsulates the virtues of love, duty, sacrifice, and the power and wisdom of a spiritual leader.

Historical references

Dashratha was the king of Ayodhya, and the father of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana. He is most famously known for his unwavering devotion towards his wife Kausalya, who gave birth to Rama after a long wait and several trials.

circa 500 BC

Dashratha is also referred to as Dasaratha in various Hindu texts. He is said to have reigned in the Ikshvaku dynasty, which is believed to have originated around 1200 BC.

circa 1200-500 BC

Notable people with this name

M.S. DhoniAjay Devgn

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