Meaning & Origin
Rudra is the name of the Hindu god of destruction, anger, and primal force. He is also known as the Lord of Love and the Bringer of Prosperity.
Spiritual meaning
Rudra represents the raw, untamed energy of the universe. He is the destroyer, but also the creator, and the one who brings balance and transformation.
Language details
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हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है God Rudra
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हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है God Rudra
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இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் God Rudra
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హిందూ పేరు అంటే God Rudra
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हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God Rudra
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হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God Rudra
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
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/rdx/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Rudra holds significant cultural importance in Hinduism. Rudra is believed to represent Rudra Shiva, who is one of the main deities in the Hindu pantheon. This god was considered as the rhythm underscoring the fabric of life. He was the lord of vegetation, forests, and mountains. Rudra is often depicted as a ascetic, the transformer, and the wild, naked god besides the beneficent deities like Vishnu and Brahma. He is often invoked to destroy negative influences and to bestow good fortune.
Rudra is revered as the supreme destroyer in Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, the universe undergoes cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction. Shiva as Rudra plays the divine role of destroying the universe to give birth to a new one. Rudra is also associated with the primal energies of the universe such as the cosmic dance, infinity, and liberation. By chanting the Rudra mantra, one can connect with this divine energy and seek protection, prosperity and blessings for themselves and their loved ones.
Historical references
Rudra was a primordial deity, an embodiment of the destructive aspect of Shiva. He was one of the most feared and revered deities in the Vedic pantheon. He was typically depicted as a multi-armed deity, wielding weapons such as the trident and the drum.
Before 1000 BCE
The Rigveda, one of the oldest surviving texts of the Hindu tradition, contains several hymns dedicated to Rudra. He was invoked as the god of storms, the destroyer, and the healer.
Before 1000 BCE
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