Pitva: 6 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Vyakarana
2. Shaktism
Languages
1. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Pitva 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 grammar

Pitva (पित्व).—The same as पित्करण (pitkaraṇa). See पित्करण (pitkaraṇa) and पित् (pit).

context information

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.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Pītvā (पीत्वा) refers to “(having) drunk” (the divine nectar of Kula), according to the Kularatnapañcakāvatāra verse 1.23cd-33ab.—Accordingly, “[...] (Whereas) those who know the reality of Kula are born from the path of Kula. Once drunk (pītvā) the divine nectar of Kula there is no rebirth again. Kaula is the permutation of those two and abides in the form of the individual soul. Nothing arises without that in the mobile and immobile universe. When known, the gods, demons, people, animals, vegetation and birds dissolve away (into the absolute). O dear one, the cause of that is Kaula. As the triple universe along with the gods, demons and men, belongs to Kaula, it is said to be Kaula, the cause of the birth of the body”.

context information

Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

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

Pītvā (पीत्वा).—ind. Having drank. E. ṣā to drink, ktvāc aff.

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

Pitva (पित्व).—v. abhipitva.

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

Pītvā (पीत्वा):—[from pīta] ind. having drunk or quaffed, [Ṛg-veda]; etc.

[Sanskrit to German]

Pitva in German

context information

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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Search found 15 books and stories containing Pitva, Pītvā; (plurals include: Pitvas, Pītvās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Rig Veda 3.53.24 < [Sukta 53]

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Verse 5.16.6 < [Chapter 16 - Comforting Sri Radha and the Gopis]

Verse 5.5.1 < [Chapter 5 - Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s Entrance Into Mathurā]

Verse 1.6.4 < [Chapter 6 - Description of Kaṃsa’s Strength]

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Verse 1.2.161 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]

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Verse 11.153 < [Section XVII - Expiation for the Sin of taking Forbidden Food]

Verse 11.194 < [Section XXII - Expiation for Brāhmaṇas acquiring Property by Improper Means]