Stuvata, Stuvatā: 2 definitions
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Stuvata 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationStuvatā (स्तुवता) (Cf. Stuvat) refers to “eulogising”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.19 (“Kāma’s destruction by Śiva”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to the Gods: “After saying this Rudra vanished even as the gods were eulogising [i.e., stuvatā] Him. The gods became delighted and free from mental suspense. O sage, abiding by the directions of Śiva and consoling Rati by means of the conciliatory words of Śiva, the gods returned to their respective places. O excellent sage, then Rati, the wife of Kāma went to the city and waited for the time mentioned by Siva”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamStuvatā (स्तुवता) refers to “offering prayers” according to the Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta 1.7 (“Pūrṇa—pinnacle of excellent devotees”).—Accordingly, “What Śrī Brahmā said while offering prayers [i.e., stuvatā] cannot be a falsehood. His words are authoritative. Truthfully, I can never repay the goodwill of the vraja-vāsīs; I am a great debtor to them. Even if I went and resided in Vraja out of love for them, it still would not be to their welfare or satisfaction. [...]”.
Note: The word stuvatā in the original verse implies glorification describing the topmost excellence of Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.8.51 < [Chapter 8 - Description of Seeing Lord Kṛṣṇa]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.7.93 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)