Devatva: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Devatva 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: ManthanabhairavatantramDevatva (देवत्व) refers to “(the attainment of) eternal divinity”, according to the Kālikāpurāṇa chapter 76.—Accordingly, after Śiva, the Lord (Bhagavat), had instructed Bhairava and Vetāla in the use of certain mantras.—“[...] Then whilst the two were immersed in meditation, engaged in repeating mantra and worshipping (the Goddess) who is the universe, bursting apart the Liṅga, she then became visible. [...] She who protects the world, the goddess Śivā, having thus said ‘success’ (siddhi) pressed the two nipples of her breasts and caused two streams of milk to flow. Then, O king, she made Vetāla and Bhairava drink the milk that had (thus) come forth and the two drank it. After they had drunk the milk they attained eternal divinity (devatva) and became immortal, free of old age, very powerful and auspicious. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDevatva (देवत्व) refers to “godhood”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.28 (“Description of the fraudulent words of the Brahmacārin”).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to Śiva (in guise of a Brahmacārin): “[...] With the threefold Energies, Śiva blesses those who worship Him always as the lord of Energies. Every individual soul becomes fearless and conquers death by worshipping Him. Hence His designation ‘the conqueror of death’ is famous in all the three worlds. Viṣṇu attains and retains his Viṣṇu-hood by His favour. Similarly Brahmā his Brahma-hood and the gods their godhood (devatva). [...]”.
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
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDevatva (देवत्व).—n.
(-tvaṃ) 1. Divinity, the abstract attribute of divine being. 2. Identification with a deity, deification. E. deva a deity, and tva abstract affix; also with tal devatā .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDevatva (देवत्व).—[deva + tva], n. The state of deities, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 12, 40.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryDevatva (देवत्व).—[neuter] divinity (only [abstract]).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDevatva (देवत्व):—[=deva-tva] [from deva] n. godhead, divinity (cf. -tā), [Ṛg-veda; Taittirīya-brāhmaṇa; Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDevatva (देवत्व):—[deva-tva] (tvaṃ) 1. n. Divinity; deification.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDēvatva (ದೇವತ್ವ):—[noun] the state or quality of being a god; divinity; godhood.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Deva, Tva, Teva.
Ends with: Kamadevatva, Mahadevatva, Naradevatva, Sadevatva, Shraddhadevatva.
Full-text: Naradevatva, Shraddhadevatva, Sadevatva, Teyvattuvam, Kamadevatva, Mahadevatva, Supratishthita, Devata, Pratibandha, Astra.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Devatva, Deva-tva, Dēvatva; (plurals include: Devatvas, tvas, Dēvatvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 12.40 < [Section VIII - States of Existence due to the Three Qualities]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas (by Goswami Mitali)
Part 9 - Number and Classification of the Vedic Gods < [Chapter 1 - Vedic Concept of God and Religion]
Part 2 - Sūrya (The God of Atmosphere) < [Chapter 2 - Salient Traits of the Solar Divinities in the Veda]
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) (by Sarika. P.)
Part 12 - References to Hospitality in Pañcatantra < [Chapter 4 - Atithi-saparyā in Classical Sanskrit Literature]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 4 - Constitution of the world (The Cosmic Egg) < [Section 1 - Prakriyā-pāda (section on rites)]
Chapter 5 - Nṛsiṃha incarnation and race of Hiraṇyakaśipu < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Chapter 1 - Contents of the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa < [Section 1 - Prakriyā-pāda (section on rites)]