Ativira, Ativīra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ativira 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 TranslationAtivīra (अतिवीर) refers to a “powerful warrior”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.9 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing these words of mine, Kumāra, son of Śiva, was delighted and he laughed. ‘So be it’, said he. Resolving to kill the Asura, the great lord, son of Śiva got down from the aerial chariot and stood on the ground. Running on foot, seizing his lustrous spear blazing like a meteor, the powerful warrior (ativīra) Kumāra born of Śiva shone well. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
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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)
Starts with: Ati-vira-ramapantiyan, Ativiracakkalli, Ativiracan, Ativiraj, Ativirat.
Ends with: Bharativira, Prativira.
Full-text: Verriverkai, Kuttittiruvacakam, Tirukkaruvai-patirrupattantati.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Ativira, Ativīra; (plurals include: Ativiras, Ativīras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2 - The Hymns, their Compilation and their Name < [Volume 1 - Nampi Arurar’s Tevaram (his life and age)]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kodumbalur < [Chapter IV - Temples of Sundara Chola’s Time]