Putravat: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Putravat means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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)
Putravat (पुत्रवत्) refers to a “son”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.30 (“The Celebration of Pārvatī’s Return”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing that Pārvatī was returning, Menā and Himavat excessively delighted went ahead seated in a divine vehicle. [...] Women along with their sons (putravat) and husbands held lamps in their hands. Brahmins were shouting mantras etc. in an auspicious voice. Various instruments were played. Conch shells were sounded. In the meantime Pārvatī reached the outskirts of the city. Entering the city she saw her parents again. [...]”.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Putravat (पुत्रवत्) refers to “one’s son”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly [as the Nāgas requested the Bhagavān for help], “O Bhagavān, extremely dreadful mantrapadas have been uttered. [...] We will send down rain showers duly at the proper time. We will provide comfort and gladness. We will ripen all crops, flowers and fruits. We will keep the orders of the Tathāgata. We will establish [ourselves] with a truth-vow. We will protect all beings like an only son (eka-putravat). [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Putravat (पुत्रवत्).—[putra + vat], adv. As on the birth of a son,
Putravat (पुत्रवत्).—[adverb] like a son (sons).
1) Putravat (पुत्रवत्):—[=putra-vat] [from putra] 1. putra-vat ind. like a son or sons, as with a son etc., [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata]
2) [v.s. ...] 2. putra-vat (putra-) mfn. having a son or sons or children, [Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā; Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata etc.]
Putravat (पुत्रवत्):—(von putra) adv. wie bei einem Sohne [Mahābhārata 5, 7404. 7411.]
Putravat (पुत्रवत्):—Adv. wie ein Sohn , wie Söhne ([195,2]), wie bei einem Sohne.
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: Putravati.
Full-text: Svaputravat, Vat, Saranika, Ekaputravat, Lal.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Putravat, Putra-vat; (plurals include: Putravats, vats). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.24.10 < [Chapter 24 - The Killing of the Kola Demon]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 173 < [Volume 31 (1951)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 3.14.506 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (14): Vṛtti-samuddeśa (On Ccomplex Formation)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.108 < [Section XII - The entire Property goes to the Eldest Brother]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.3.21-23 < [Chapter 3 - Prapañcātīta (beyond the Material Plane)]