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VOL. 8, ISSUE 6 (2022)
Evolution, extension and consolidation of meena tribe
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Dr. Hareet Kumar Meena
Abstract
The Meena tribe is very ancient from the point
of view of historicity. The word 'Menih' mentioned in the Vedas is indicative
of this tribe. The meaning of 'Menih' is Vajra or Vajrakay. Meena/Meena tribe has been named in this sense. As per the literary
evidence the caste which has a body like a thunderbolt is called 'Mena',
'Maina', and Meena. The infinite bravery and patience of this caste is revealed
by this name. In the past, the kings of the Meena tribe used to have Vajra or
crown in their hands and the symbol of fish in their flags. For this reason,
the writers have mentioned this tribe by the names Mena, Meena, Meen-Ketu,
Meenketan, Meena-Dhwajadi. As described in the Yajurveda, “Al Varane Meenan
Lati Baraytiti Meenalstadapatyam Mainalam”, that is, the Prajavatsal Kshatriya
caste which protects man from injustice, oppression, conspiracies, and sins is
called Menal. The region between Chittor and Kota was ruled by this tribe and
this region was called Mainal. Colonel James Tod has addressed them by the
names of Mer, Meena, Mena, Maina, Mairot, Meraut, Merawat, Maina, Maira and
Meena. It is quite interesting that Mera is a name of a mountain and due to
being a resident of Mera, he has also been called Meravat and Mairat.
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Pages:175-178
How to cite this article:
Dr. Hareet Kumar Meena "Evolution, extension and consolidation of meena tribe". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 8, Issue 6, 2022, Pages 175-178
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