Lexicon

of Rig Veda

nṛ, manly one

The strong one, the manly one, the word can be applied to man and to god. Sri Aurobindo wrotre: “Nṛ in the Veda is applicable both to gods and men and does not mean simply a man; it meant originally, I think, strong or active and then a male and is applied to the male gods, active divine souls or powers, puruṣas, opposed to the female deities, gnāḥ who are their energies.” (CWSA.– Vol. 15.– 1998.– p. 81).

See also:

•  woman, wife (nārī)

Synonyms and words close in meaning:

•  nara, strong one

•  nṛtama, most strong

•  sanara, together with manly ones

•  tuvinṛmṇa, abundant in manly powers