Yajnasyadhvamsakara
Yajnasyadhvamsakara (यज्ञस्य ध्वंसकार) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of a (corrupt/demonic) sacrifice”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Yajnasyadhvamsakara (यज्ञस्य ध्वंसकार) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of a (corrupt/demonic) sacrifice”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Yajnasyadhvamsakara (यज्ञस्य ध्वंसकार, IAST: Yajñasya dhvaṃsakāra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of a (corrupt/demonic) sacrifice”. From yajña (sacrifice), dhvaṃsa (destruction), and kāra (one who performs), this epithet refers to Vishnu's role in annihilating a specific sacrifice performed in arrogance or demonic intent — most notably the unauthorized yajña of Dakṣa or an asura-conducted rite.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In the Purāṇic tradition, certain sacrifices conducted without proper dharmic intent or in opposition to Vishnu's supremacy become forces of cosmic disorder. Vishnu, as the very substance of yajña (yajña-puruṣa), possesses the authority to dissolve what is performed in His dishonor. This name may reference specific episodes, such as the disruption of Daksha's sacrifice or demonic rituals aimed at usurping divine power.
This is primarily a descriptive epithet with a complex grammatical structure (genitive + compound noun) rather than a standalone name. Needsreview is set true given the multi-word dative form. Devotional scholars recommend reciting it as a reminder of Vishnu's sovereignty over the sacrificial order.
Scriptural source
Yajnasyadhvamsakara appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Yajnasyadhvamsakara aligns with the Jyeshtha nakshatra, under the Vrischika rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Yajnasyadhvamsakara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer of a (corrupt/demonic) sacrifice
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yajnasyadhvamsakara mean?
Yajnasyadhvamsakara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer of a (corrupt/demonic) sacrifice”.
Is Yajnasyadhvamsakara a boy or girl name?
Yajnasyadhvamsakara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Yajnasyadhvamsakara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Yajnasyadhvamsakara aligns with the Jyeshtha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Yajnasyadhvamsakara?
The Chaldean name number of Yajnasyadhvamsakara is 8.
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