Shvahi, aka: Śvāhi, Svāhi, Svahi; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
Shvahi 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.
The Sanskrit term Śvāhi can be transliterated into English as Svahi or Shvahi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
1) Śvāhi (श्वाहि).—A son of Vṛjinivata, and father of Ruśaku.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa IX. 23. 31.
2) Svāhi (स्वाहि).—A son of Vṛjinīvān and father of Ruśeku; the best of the performers of fire oblations.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 70. 16; Vāyu-purāṇa 95. 15.
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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