Pashudevata, Paśudevatā, Pashu-devata: 4 definitions
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Pashudevata 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 Paśudevatā can be transliterated into English as Pasudevata or Pashudevata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPaśudevatā (पशुदेवता).—the deity to whom an animal is offered.
Paśudevatā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms paśu and devatā (देवता).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Paśudevata (पशुदेवत):—[=paśu-devata] [from paśu > paś] mf(ā)n. invoking c° as a deity (said of a formula or ceremony), [Āśvalāyana-gṛhya-sūtra]
2) Paśudevatā (पशुदेवता):—[=paśu-devatā] [from paśu > paś] f. the deity to whom the victim is offered, [???]
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