Savanta, Shavanta, Śāvanta, Savamta: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Savanta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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.
The Sanskrit term Śāvanta can be transliterated into English as Savanta or Shavanta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaŚāvanta (शावन्त).—A King born in the dynasty of emperor Pṛthu. He was the son of Yuvanāśva and father of Bṛhadaśva. (Devī Bhāgavata, 7th Skandha).
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysavanta : (pr.p. of savati) flowing.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSāvaṃta (ಸಾವಂತ):—
1) [noun] a ruler who is a tributary to another ruler; a tributary.
2) [noun] a king of the neighbouring state or nation.
3) [noun] a chief or head of a group of persons.
4) [noun] a family name affixed in north Karnāṭaka.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Savantamishra.
Ends with: Ashavanta, Aukshavanta, Basavamta, Bhoshavamta, Dashavamta, Dosavamta, Esavamta, Jasavamta, Nashavanta, Osavamta, Parakshavanta, Pasavanta, Paurushavamta, Rasavanta, Rikshavanta, Sahasavamta, Utkarushavamta, Vasavamta, Yashavanta.
Full-text: Savantamishra, Barhanashva, Dali.
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