parjanya
Definition
Proper noun 1. A Hindu deity: In Hindu mythology, Parjanya is specifically the god of rain, clouds, and thunder. He is a benevolent figure associated with fertility and the life-giving power of rain. He is sometimes considered an aspect or a form of the more prominent god Indra, who is also a lord of the heavens and storms.
Usage
- As a subject:
- In a possessive form:
Advanced Usage
- Literary/Historical Context: The name Parjanya appears primarily in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. In later Hindu mythology, his distinct identity is often absorbed into that of Indra.
- Scholars study the evolution of Parjanya from an independent rain god to an epithet of Indra.
Variants and Related Words
- Indra (proper noun): The king of the gods (Devas) in Hindu mythology, associated with lightning, thunder, storms, and rain. He is the figure with whom Parjanya is often identified.
Synonyms
- Rain god: A general term for a deity personifying or controlling rain.
- Cloud-gatherer: A poetic epithet sometimes associated with rain-bringing deities.
Noun
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Hindu god of rain; sometimes identified with Indra
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