Samavarttana, Samāvarttana: 2 definitions

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Introduction:

Samavarttana 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.

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Sanskrit dictionary

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

Samāvarttana (समावर्त्तन).—n.

(-naṃ) A pupil’s return home after finishing his religious studies. E. sam and āṅ before vṛt to be, lyuṭ aff.

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

Samāvarttana (समावर्त्तन):—[samā+varttana] (naṃ) 1. n. Leaving school and returning home.

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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.

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7. Customs (2): Upanayana and Samāvarttana Saṃskāra < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]

Part 2: Formal Education and Informal Education < [Chapter 3 - Education System]

Part 5: Different Stages of the Life or Āśrama Vyavasthā < [Chapter 2 - Caste System]

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Part 1 - Introduction to Madhuparka (ceremonial reception) < [Chapter 8 - Madhuparka]

Part 1 - Introduction to Varṇāśrama-dharma (the wholeness of one’s life) < [Chapter 6 - Social Customs and Ethical Codes in Dharmaśāstras]