Meaning & Origin
In Hindu mythology, Pralay refers to the deluge or cataclysm that marks the end of a cycle of creation and the beginning of a new one.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes transformation and renewal.
Language details
प्रलय
Dissolution
प्रलय
विनाश
பிரலயம்
நீக்கம்
ప్రలయం
సంహరణం
Pralay
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे The Deluge or Cataclysm
Pralay
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ The Deluge or Cataclysm
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
pruh-lay
[prəˈləj]
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Lapis Lazuli
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name "Pralay" holds significance as it reflects the cycle of destruction and rebirth ingrained in Hindu beliefs. It represents the end of an era and the birth of a new one.
The word "Pralay" holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism. According to Hindu scriptures, Pralay is the cosmic flood or deluge, a divine intervention that signals the end of an age and the beginning of a new one. This symbolizes the continuous cycle of death and rebirth, which is a fundamental aspect of Hinduism.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit root लय (laya) - dissolution, merging, destruction • Not directly from Vedas or Upanishads but originates from a Sanskrit root.
Historical references
The Hindu epic Mahabharata describes a great cosmic battle called the Mahabharata War, which ultimately leads to the destruction of the world as described in the text of the Mahabharata. This event is referred to as Pralay in Hindu mythology.
Circa 2nd century BCE
The Hindu scripture Bhagavata Purana describes the repeated cycle of creation and destruction of the universe. Each cycle is called a Pralaya, and is brought about by the god Vishnu in his avatar as Mahavishnu.
Throughout Hindu history
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