a man who has studied and is well versed with all the four Vēdas.

(pl.) four types, ways.

(pl.) the four vēdas - Řgvēda, Yajurvēda, Sāmavēda and Atharvaṇavēda.

= ಚದುರುನುಡಿ.

a killing by inflicting severe pain.

(fig.) the inflicting of severe pain; torture.

(fig.) very great mental pain inflicted on or being undergone; agony; anguish.

a way, manner, mode etc. that is exquisite, astonishing, amazing or astounding.

of four types, ways, etc.

= ಚಿತ್ರಾಹುತಿ.