Svavira, Svavīra: 2 definitions

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Svavira 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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Svavīra (स्ववीर) refers to the “heroes belonging to one’s army”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.22 (“Description of Jalandhara’s Battle”).—Accordingly, as Jalandhara tried to encourage his army: “Saying this, he tried to encourage his heroes (svavīra) in several ways. But the frightened demons did not regain courage. They fled from the battle in a trice. On seeing his army on the rout, the heroic son of the ocean Jalandhara became very furious. Then the infuriated Jalandhara challenged for a battle in a stentorian voice like the sound of fierce thunderbolt”

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Svavira (स्वविर) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Thera.

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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.

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