Pathat: 5 definitions
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Pathat 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Paṭhat (पठत्) refers to “one who is reciting (the Vedic hyms)”, and is used to describe Śiva assuming the form of Brahmā, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.30 (“The Celebration of Pārvatī’s Return”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] In the meantime the lord of mountains returned from the Gaṅgā. He saw the mendicant in the human form in his court-yard. [...] Then the lord of mountains saw the four-faced deity, the creator of worlds, red in colour and reciting (paṭhat) the Vedic hymns. Then the lord of mountains saw the form of the sun, the eye of the universe, much to his enthusiastic amazement. Then, O dear one, he saw him in the wonderful form of Śiva accompanied by Pārvatī. He was smiling and shining beautifully. [...]”.
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
Pathat (पथत्).—m. A road.
Paṭhat (पठत्).—mfn. (-ṭhan-ṭhantī-ṭhat) Reading, reciting. E. paṭh to read, śatṛ part. aff.
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Pathat (पथत्).—mfn. (-than-thantī-that) Going, travelling. m. (-than) A road. E. path to go, śatṛ aff.
1) Pathat (पथत्):—[from path] mf(ntī)n. going, travelling
2) [v.s. ...] m. a road, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Pathat (पथत्):—(than) 5. m. Idem. a. Going.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Padadari, Patataricanam, Patatatanam, Patatatcanai, Patati, Patatikecam, Patatikecantam, Patatiranam, Patatirttam, Patatiyanavan, Patattam, Patattuva, Patatuli, Pathati, Pathatithi, Pattatacai, Pattativaci.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Pathat, Paṭhat; (plurals include: Pathats, Paṭhats). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Nighantu (critical study) (by Gopalakrishna N. Bhat)
Third Adhyaya (chapter) of the Nighantu (study)
Part 13 - Samgramanamani (Samgrama Nama) < [Chapter 4 - Second Adhyaya (chapter) of the Nighantu (study)]
3. Nighantu and Sayana’s commentary on the Rigveda < [Conclusion]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Historical Analysis of a Puranic Verse (relating to the Sunga Dynasty) < [Purana, Volume 11, Part 1 (1969)]
Activities of The All India Kashiraj Trust (July – December 1969) < [Purana, Volume 12, Part 1 (1970)]
Activities of The All India Kashiraj Trust (July – December, 1968) < [Purana, Volume 11, Part 1 (1969)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A study of ghrita kalpana with reference to charak samhita < [2014, Issue V Sep-Oct]
Abhijnana Sakuntalam (with translation and notes) (by Bidhubhusan Goswami)
Chapter 4: Translation and notes < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]