m. [for bahu½uda, cp. bahûdaka] kind of ascetic regarding knowledge (as opposed to works) as the chief thing; -½aushadhi-ka, a. [for -½osha-] abounding in herbs.
Denotes an adherent of the Rigveda. The term is found in the Brāhmanas of the Rigveda, in the śatapatha and the Pañcavimśa Brāhmanas, and in the Araṇyakas of the
adjective (in astrol.) promising or foretelling a numerous progeny (Monier-Williams, Sir M. (1988))
having a numerous progeny (Monier-Williams, Sir M. (1988))
adjective having many meanings or objects (Monier-Williams, Sir M. (1988))
having much meaning or import (Monier-Williams, Sir M. (1988))
important (Monier-Williams, Sir M. (1988))
noun (masculine) a priest of it or the Hotṛ priest who represents it in the sacrificial ceremonies (Monier-Williams, Sir M. (1988))
one conversaut with the Ṛgveda (Monier-Williams, Sir M. (1988))
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