Jagatpati, Jagat-pati: 12 definitions

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Jagatpati means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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)

[«previous next»] — Jagatpati in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Jagatpati (जगत्पति) refers to the “lord of the universe”, and is used as an epithet of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.17. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] being asked thus by my son Dakṣa, I spoke with a smile thereby delighting Dakṣa, the lord of the subjects: ‘O Dakṣa, listen. I shall tell you why I have come here. The wholesome benefit of your progeny is what I desire and what you must also desire. Your daughter has propitiated Śiva, the lord of the universe (Jagatpati) and has secured a boon. The opportune moment for the same has arrived now’”.

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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.

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Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)

Jagatpati (जगत्पति) refers to “master of the universe”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Jagatpati in Shaivism glossary
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

1) Jagatpati (जगत्पति) refers to the “lord of the world”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 21.9cd-14]—“[...] The Gods and Asuras view mantras are seen as powerful and invincible. [Mantras] confer benefits [because they are] all-favoring, all-bestowing, all-pervading, and Śiva. Briefly, O Mahadeva, speak to my question. There is not anyone higher than yourself, O Lord of the World (jagatpatiasti jagat pate). Please tell all, O Great Śiva, if I please you, O Lord”.

2) Jagatpati (जगत्पति) or “the Lord of the world” is also used to describe Viśvakarman.—Accordingly, [verse 13.25cd-28, while describing the appearance and worship of Viśvakarman]—“Furthermore, [I shall describe] Viśvakarman, the Lord of the world (jagatpativiśvākāraṃ jagatpatim). [He] is bright as a ray of light, risen alone [i.e., from itself]. [Viśvakarman] has [either] two or four arms. [When he has four hands he] bears a stone cutter’s chisel and a book with [his] beautiful right hand. [In the left he holds] a clamp and a cord. [...]”.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Jagatpati in Marathi glossary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

jagatpati (जगत्पति).—m S jagatprabhu m S Ruler or lord of the universe. Terms for God: also for a king.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Jagatpati in Sanskrit glossary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Jagatpati (जगत्पति).—'the lord of the universe', the Supreme deity; an epithet of Viṣṇu and Śiva.

Derivable forms: jagatpatiḥ (जगत्पतिः).

Jagatpati is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jagat and pati (पति). See also (synonyms): jagadīśa.

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Jagatpati (जगत्पति).—God, Lord of the universe; यदा च तस्याधिगमे जगत्पतेः (yadā ca tasyādhigame jagatpateḥ) Ku.

Derivable forms: jagatpatiḥ (जगत्पतिः).

Jagatpati is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jagat and pati (पति).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Jagatpati (जगत्पति).—m.

(-tiḥ) 1. A king. 2. A deity. E. jagat, and pati master.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Jagatpati (जगत्पति).—m. a name of Śiva and Viṣṇu.

Jagatpati is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jagat and pati (पति).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Jagatpati (जगत्पति).—[masculine] the lord of the world, [Epithet] of [several] gods.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Jagatpati (जगत्पति):—[=jagat-pati] [from jagat > jaga] m. the lord of the world, [Prabodha-candrodaya i, 22/23] (tas pati, [Atharva-veda vii, 17, 1])

2) [v.s. ...] Brahmā, [Mahābhārata i, 36, 20]

3) [v.s. ...] Śiva[, xiii, 588; Kumāra-sambhava v, 59]

4) [v.s. ...] Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa, [Bhagavad-gītā x, 15; Rāmāyaṇa i, 14, 24; Varāha-purāṇa clxix, I]

5) [v.s. ...] Agni, [Mahābhārata i, 8418]

6) [v.s. ...] the sun, [Viṣṇu-purāṇa iii, 5, 20]

7) [v.s. ...] a king, [Horace H. Wilson]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Jagatpati (जगत्पति):—[jagatpa-ti] (tiḥ) 2. m. A king; deity.

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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.

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