Swaha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Swaha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologySwaha is a daughter of Daksha, and by many accounts, the wife of Agni, the God of fire. Agni was initially reluctant to marry her, but in the end was persuaded to do so. She obtained the boon that oblations will be poured into fire by taking her name.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySwaha in Hindi refers in English to:—(ind) a word uttered while offering oblation to sacrificial fire; burnt; —[karana] to ruin/destory, to burn to ashes, —[hona] to be burnt to ashes, to be ruined/destroyed..—swaha (स्वाहा) is alternatively transliterated as Svāhā.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Swahast.
Full-text: Hutabhukpriya, Svahakara, Dvitha, Dahanapriya, Svaha, Vrishakapayi, Gabhasti, Skanda, Daksha, Vishuddha.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Swaha; (plurals include: Swahas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter VIII - Application of om in the vedas and vedanta < [The om tat sat]
Chapter XV - Vasishtha’s visit to bhusunda < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter LXIX - Story of visuchika (continued) < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 8 - The Treatment of Disease (roga-bhishaj-jiti-vimana) < [Vimanasthana (Vimana Sthana) — Section on Measure]