Avratin: 3 definitions
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Avratin means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramAvratin (अव्रतिन्) refers to “one who does not observe vows”, according tot the Mṛgendrāgama (Caryāpāda) verse 2-3, 8-10, in the section on expiation (prāyaścitta).—Accordingly, “The teacher, the adept (Sādhaka who repeats) mantra (mantravṛtti), the (spiritual) son and (ordinary) follower of the Rule (samayin) are the four kinds of Śaivas and these may either observe vows (vratin) or not (avratin). Those who observe vows may have matted hair (jaṭila) or shaved heads (muṇḍa). Amongst them, Brahmins are white with ashes and (the others according to their) caste are adorned (if they are Kṣatriyas) with a single sectarian mark (tilaka), (a triple) line of ash (if they are Vaiśyas) and (thick bands of ash in the shape of strips of) cloth (if they are Śūdras)”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryAvratin (अव्रतिन्):—[=a-vratin] [from a-vrata] mfn. idem, [Mahābhārata xiii, 1601; Rāmāyaṇa]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Avratin (अव्रतिन्) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Avai.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with (+11): Aplavanavratin, Aplavavratin, Aplutavratin, Baidalavratin, Bakavratin, Bhautikavratin, Bhrashtravratin, Devavratin, Goshringavratin, Kapalavratin, Mahavratin, Matsyavratin, Maunavratin, Mayuravratin, Mithunavratin, Mrigashringavratin, Mulavratin, Nishthavratin, Pashupatavratin, Ramavratin.
Full-text: Avratavant, Avai, Vratin.
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