English Meaning of rahu

Meaning of 'rahu'

m (S) The ascending node. 2 In mythology. A daitya with the tail of a dragon whose head was severed from his body by Vish&ntodtod;u. The head and tail, retaining their separate existence, were transferred to the planetary heavens, and became, the first, the eighth planet, the second (or ketu) the ninth. To them are ascribed the eclipses of the sun and moon. rahuketu mage ṃlagane or ṃrahusarakha mage ṃlagane-ṃyene -mpatha ghene &c. To press upon and worry greatly.ṃ

Meaning of राहु

m (S) The ascending node. 2 In mythology. A दैत्य with the tail of a dragon whose head was severed from his body by Vishn̤u. The head and tail, retaining their separate existence, were transferred to the planetary heavens, and became, the first, the eighth planet, the second (or केतु) the ninth. To them are ascribed the eclipses of the sun and moon. राहुकेतु मागें लागणें or राहूसारखा मागें लागणें-येणें -पाठ घेणें &c. To press upon and worry greatly.

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