Garutman, Garutmān: 3 definitions
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Garutman 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Shodhganga: Portrayal of Animal Kingdom (Tiryaks) in Epics An Analytical studyGarutmān (गरुत्मान्) (lit. “one who has wings”) is a synonym (another name) for Garuḍa, according to scientific texts such as the Mṛgapakṣiśāstra (Mriga-pakshi-shastra) or “the ancient Indian science of animals and birds” by Hamsadeva, containing the varieties and descriptions of the animals and birds seen in the Sanskrit Epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Nirukta (Sanskrit etymology)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (nirukta)Garutmān (गरुत्मान्) is another name for Garuḍa (“that which flies with its wings”).—One derivation of Garuḍa is: gṛ+uḍaca—the swallower or devourer. Kṣīrasvamin, commentator of the Amarakoṣa, while giving the synonyms states, garuḍābhir ḍayate (one who flies with wings); garutmān is garut+matup, one who possesses wings. Garutmān is also referred to as the mighty, powerful and heavy—guru+ ātman.
Nirukta (निरुक्त) or “etymology” refers to the linguistic analysis of the Sanskrit language. This branch studies the interpretation of common and ancient words and explains them in their proper context. Nirukta is one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Red Zambala: Consorts and Attendants of VishnuGaruda is also called as Garutman (गरुत्मन्) which means the stratosphere which surrounds the earth: When the Lord is identified as Sūrya Nārāyaṇa, then Garuda becomes the stratosphere which conveys and modifies the rays of the sun to the earth and thus prevents the destruction of life by the intensity of the heat.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Garutmant.
Full-text: Garuda, Dhritarashtrika, Garutmata, Dayavira, Bhashi.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.14.3 < [Chapter 14 - Description of Kāliya’s Story]
Verses 6.21.26-27 < [Chapter 21 - In the Description of the Third Fort, the Glories of Piṇḍāraka-tīrtha]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
2. Monotheistic Idea In The Vedic Pantheon < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
1. The Concept of God < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Chronological Development (1): Ādi Parva < [Chapter 3]
Saṃhitā (1): Divine steed in the Ṛgveda < [Chapter 2]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Etymological Derivations of Kṣīrasvāmin < [Chapter 6 - Grammatical Aspects]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)