Savitrya, Sāvitrya: 1 definition
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Savitrya 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.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd EditionSāvitrya (सावित्र्य) refers to “receiving the sacred thread from a Brāhmaṇa”, according to the Arcana-dīpikā (manual on deity worship).—Arcana-dīpikā considers the distinctions and special characteristics of the births known as śaukra (birth from semen), sāvitrya (receiving the sacred thread from a Brāhmaṇa) and daikṣya (initiation into the viṣṇu-mantras by a bona fide Guru).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
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Starts with: Savitryavaraja.
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