Savitu: 1 definition
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Savitu 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesSavitu (सवितु) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.60.34) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Savitu) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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.
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Starts with: Savituh.
Ends with: Pokkishavitu.
Full-text: Devasya, Savituh, Divakirti, Antardha, Shava, Samadha, Prasava, Kashyapa, Shu, Dha.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas (by Goswami Mitali)
Part 12 - Savitṛ (the Bestower of Wisdom and Intelligence) < [Chapter 2 - Salient Traits of the Solar Divinities in the Veda]
Part 2 - The Sacrifices Related to the Sun-god Dealt with in the Purāṇas < [Chapter 5 - Rituals Related to the Sun-Worship in the Purāṇas]
Part 10 - Savitṛ (the Preserver) < [Chapter 2 - Salient Traits of the Solar Divinities in the Veda]
Concept of Mind in the Major Upanishads (by Gisha K. Narayanan)
10. The Psychological aspects in the Svetaśvataropaniṣad < [Chapter 5 - The Psychological aspects as reflected in the Upaniṣads]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.81 < [Section XVII - Rules of Study]
Verse 12.106 < [Section XI - Supremacy of the Veda]
Verse 3.84 < [Section VII - Duties of the Householder]
Mimamsa interpretation of Vedic Injunctions (Vidhi) (by Shreebas Debnath)
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 8.14 - Characteristics of Grīṣma-kāla (summer season) < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]