Satvara: 11 definitions
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Satvara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Satvar.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Satvara (सत्वर) refers to “swiftly” (hitting one’s target with a spear), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.21 (“Description of the Special War”).—Accordingly, as Jalandhara fought with Śiva’s Gaṇas: “[...] The space between heaven and the earth became enveloped by the many arrows discharged by Jalandhara as if by floating masses of mist. Hitting Nandin and Gaṇeśa with five arrows each and Vīrabhadra with twenty he roared like thunder. Kārttikeya the heroic son of Śiva then swiftly (satvara) hit the Daitya Jalandhara with his spear and roared. With the body pierced through by the spear, the Daitya fell on the ground with eyes rolling. But the powerful Asura swiftly stood up. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
satvara (सत्वर).—a S (sa & tvarā) Quick, speedy, swift, expeditious. 2 Popularly satvara is an adverb--Quickly, speedily &c. sa0 hōūna Readily, promptly, with alacrity or eagerness.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Satvara (सत्वर).—a. Quick, speedy, expeditious.
-ram ind. Quickly, speedily.
Satvara (सत्वर).—mfn.
(-raḥ-rā-raṃ) Quick, expeditious. n. Adv.
(-raṃ) Quickly, swiftly. E. sa for saha with, tvarā dispatch.
Satvara (सत्वर).—[adjective] hastening, quick; [neuter] [adverb]
Satvara (सत्वर):—[=sa-tvara] [from sa > sa-takṣan] mf(ā)n. having or making haste, speedy, expeditious, quick (amind. and [Comparative degree] -taram ind.), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc.
Satvara (सत्वर):—(raṃ) n. Quickly. a. Quick, expeditious.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Satvara (सत्वर) [Also spelled satvar]:—(adv) expeditiously, quickly; ~[tā] expeditiousness, quickness.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Satvara (ಸತ್ವರ):—[noun] quickness; swiftness; nimbleness.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Satvara (सत्वर):—adv. swiftly; suddenly; quickly; promptly; adj. swift; quick; rapid; prompt;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tvara, Ca, Sha.
Starts with: Satvarajan, Satvarajastamomaya, Satvaram, Satvararacanam, Satvarata, Satvarataram, Satvaratva.
Full-text (+14): Satvarata, Ratisatvara, Satvaram, Satvarataram, Satvaratva, Satvararacanam, Satvar, Satvari, Atvara, Viragunthi, Ulukhala, Ashtavarsha, Utavela, Utavila, Samharanem, Shararopa, Sharavapa, Anumana, Dolasa, Utavala.
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Search found 31 books and stories containing Satvara, Sa-tvara; (plurals include: Satvaras, tvaras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.94 < [Section IX - The Marriage of Girls]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 473 < [English-Gujarati-Hindi (1 volume)]
Page 260 < [English-Gujarati-Hindi (1 volume)]
Page 219 < [Hindi-Gujarati-English Volume 3]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Hanuman Nataka (critical study) (by Nurima Yeasmin)
Hanuman-Nāṭaka, Act 14 (Summary) < [Chapter 3]
5. Family Order depicted in the Hanumannāṭaka < [Chapter 5]
6. Dress and Decoration < [Chapter 5]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)