Pitav, Piṭav: 1 definition
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Pitav 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
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarPiṭav (पिटव्).—A tad. affix applied to the word नि (ni) in the sense of the depression of the nose, the word चि (ci) being substituted for नि (ni); e.g. चिपिटः (cipiṭaḥ); cf. इनच् पिटच् चिक चि च (inac piṭac cika ci ca) P. V: 2.33
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+4): Pitavabhasa, Pitavabhasata, Pitavai, Pitavaktra, Pitavalli, Pitavaluka, Pitavam, Pitavannam, Pitavant, Pitavarga, Pitavarna, Pitavarnaka, Pitavasa, Pitavasana, Pitavasas, Pitavashesha, Pitavastra, Pitavat, Pitavavastra, Pitavi.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.187.3 < [Sukta 187]