Grahatva: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Grahatva 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 TranslationGrahatva (ग्रहत्व) refers to the “status of a planet” and is used to describe Bhauma (the planet Mars), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.10.—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to the Earth (Dharaṇī):—“[...] The child acquired the name Bhauma (son of the Earth). He attained youth immedately. For a long time he worshipped lord Śiva at Kāśī. By the grace of lord Śiva, the son of the Earth, acquired the status of a planet [i.e., grahatva]. He went to the heavenly sphere beyond the region of Venus. O sage, thus I have told you the story of Śiva and His separation from Satī. Now listen to the story of His performance of penance”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryGrahatva (ग्रहत्व).—[graha + tva], n. The condition of a planet, [Bhāgavata-Purāṇa, (ed. Burnouf.)] 5, 24, 1.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Grahatva (ग्रहत्व):—[=graha-tva] [from graha > grah] n. = -tā, [Harivaṃśa; Bhāgavata-purāṇa v f.]
2) [v.s. ...] the state of a ladleful or spoonful, [Kāṭhaka ix, 16.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryGrahatva (ग्रहत्व):—(tvaṃ) 1. n. State of a planet.
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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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Ends with: Parigrahatva, Pragrahatva.
Full-text: Parigrahatva, Pragrahatva, Grahata.
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