Ravata, Rāvata: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Ravata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Ravata (रवत) refers to the “singing” (of a bird), according to the Devyāmata (in the section śalyoddhāra-paṭala or “excavation of extraneous substances”).—Accordingly, “If a bird sings (ravata—śāntāyāṃ diśi śakuno madhuraṃ ravate) sweetly in an auspicious direction, then [the officiant] should prognosticate a treasure there”.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryRāvata.—(IE 8-2; BL), same as Rāvat; derived from Sanskrit Rājaputra; a title of feudatories and noblemen. Note: rāvata is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryRavata (रवत).—[masculine] = rava.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryRavata (रवत):—[from rava] m. = rava, roaring, yelling etc., [Āpastamba-śrauta-sūtra]
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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: Ravatana.
Ends with (+69): Aciravata, Adhyakaravata, Agauravata, Agravata, Airavata, Amravata, Amtaravatta, Apravata, Aravata, Arddhaparavata, Ardhaparavata, Ayiravata, Bandaravata, Baravata, Bemuravata, Bhadravata, Bhandiravata, Cakravata, Caravata, Carmakaravata.
Full-text: Ru, Raula, Rata, Maharauta, Ravat, Ravutu, Rautta, Rauta, Rahutta, Rahuta, Rajaputra.
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Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.2. The Second Buddhist Council < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 90 - The Sport of the Yadus (continued) < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]