Shvavan, Śvavān: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Shvavan 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 Śvavān can be transliterated into English as Svavan or Shvavan, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-śāstraŚvavān (श्ववान्) is a Sanskrit word referring to “one who keeps dogs for hunting-purposes”. The word is used throughout Dharmaśāstra literature such as the Manusmṛti. (also see the Manubhāṣya verse 4.216)
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySvavān (स्ववान्).—([nominative]) having or affording good protection.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shvavant.
Ends with: Ashvavan.
Full-text: Shvavant, Shvavat, Abhyamanavat, Num.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Shvavan, Śvavān, Svavan, Svavān; (plurals include: Shvavans, Śvavāns, Svavans, Svavāns). 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 4.216 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
1. Ṛgveda (c): Benevolent aspects of Rudra < [Chapter 2 - Rudra-Śiva in the Saṃhitā Literature]
3. The God Rudra-Śiva: His Prominence < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha (by E. B. Cowell)