Pakshavata, Pakṣavāta: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Pakshavata 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.
The Sanskrit term Pakṣavāta can be transliterated into English as Paksavata or Pakshavata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPakṣavāta (पक्षवात) refers to the “gusts of wind set in motion by the wings” (of a bird), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.16 (“The battle of the gods”).—Accordingly, after Viṣṇu spoke to Lakṣmī: “[...] Then the Daityas afflicted by the gusts of wind set in motion by the wings in the speedy flight (java-pakṣavāta) of the younger brother of Aruṇa (i.e Garuḍa) were blown here and there like the clouds in the sky tossed about in a stormy whirlwind. Then on seeing the Asuras afflicted by the gusts of wind, Jalandhara rushed against Viṣṇu shouting out cries of bravery angrily. [...]”.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarypakṣavāta (पक्षवात).—m (S) pakṣavāyu m (S) Hemiplegy.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishpakṣavāta (पक्षवात).—m pakṣavāyu m Paralysis.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPakṣavāta (ಪಕ್ಷವಾತ):—[noun] any of several painful conditions of the joints and muscles, characterised by inflammation, stiffness, etc.; rheumatism.
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: Paksha, Vata.
Full-text: Patcavatam, Natukku-pakkavatam, Java.
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