\Va*ru"na\ (v[.a]*r[udd]"n[.a]), n. [Skr. Varu[.n]a.]
(Hindu Myth.)
The god of the waters; the Indian Neptune. He is regarded as
regent of the west, and lord of punishment, and is
represented as riding on a sea monster, holding in his hand a
snaky cord or noose with which to bind offenders, under
water.