Daivamanushi, Daivamānuṣī, Daiva-manushi: 1 definition

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Daivamanushi 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.

The Sanskrit term Daivamānuṣī can be transliterated into English as Daivamanusi or Daivamanushi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Arthashastra (politics and welfare)

[«previous next»] — Daivamanushi in Arthashastra glossary
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (artha)

Daivamānuṣī (दैवमानुषी) refers to “divine and human (adversities)”, according to the Arthaśāstra verse 1.9.9-10.—Accordingly, “He should appoint as chaplain a man who comes from a very distinguished family and has an equally distinguished character, who is thoroughly trained in the Veda together with the limbs, in divine omens, and in government, and who could counteract divine and human (daivamānuṣī) adversities through Atharvan means. He should follow him as a pupil his teacher, a son his father, and a servant his master”.

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Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्र, arthaśāstra) literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.

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