Sasura, Sa-asura, Sāsura: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Sasura means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Sasur.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSāsura (सासुर) means “including the demons”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 1.12.456-459.—Accordingly, “By reflecting on ultimate reality, (the energy of the goddess) wanders throughout the whole universe, including the gods, demons and men [i.e., sāsura—sadevāsuramānuṣa] as the division of pervasion and the pervader. Through the Yoga (lit. ‘union’), by means of which (this energy) is checked (and so appropriated); and by the unfolding of its essential nature, the yogi becomes of that nature, endowed with the very essence of accomplishment. By attaining oneness in this way, Yoga—Āṇava, Śākta and Śāmbhava—has been explained, which illumines the meaning of the teacher’s (instruction)”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysasura : (m.) father-in-law.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySasura, (Vedic śvaśura, f. śvaśrū (see P. sassū), Idg. *sǔekuros, *sǔekrū; cp. Gr. e(kurόs & e(kurά; Lat. socer & socrus; Goth. swaihra & swaíhrō, Ags. swēor & sweger; Ohg. swehur & swigar) father-in-law Vin. III, 137; M. I, 168; A. II, 78; VvA. 69, 121; Th. 2, 407 (sassura); J. I, 337; sassu-sasurā mother- and father-in-law J. II, 347; III, 182; IV, 38; VI, 510; the form sassura Th. 2, 407 has probably arisen through analogy with sassu.—f. sasurī VvA. 69. (Page 700)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarysāsūra (सासूर).—n (Commonly sāsara) The house of one's husband's father.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySasura (ससुर).—1. [adjective] with the gods.
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Sasura (ससुर).—2. [adjective] with liquor, intoxicated.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Sasura (ससुर):—[=sa-sura] [from sa > sa-saṃrambha] a mfn. along with the gods, [Śiśupāla-vadha]
2) [=sa-sura] [from sa > sa-saṃrambha] b mfn. with liquor, having liquor, [Śiśupāla-vadha]
3) [v.s. ...] intoxicated, [Catalogue(s)]
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Sasura (ससुर) [Also spelled sasur]:—(nm) father-in-law; a term of abuse generally used by menfolk.
2) Sasurā (ससुरा):—(nm) see [sasura]—generally used in the latter sense i.e. as a term of abuse.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Sasura (ससुर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śvasura.
2) Sāsura (सासुर) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śvāśura.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySasurā (ससुरा):—n. father-in-law;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sha, Asura, Ca.
Starts with: Sasuracapam, Sasural, Sasurala, Sasuravadi, Sasuravasa, Sasuravashim, Sasuravashina, Sasuravata.
Ends with: Abhyasashura, Kamsasura, Mahishasura, Mhaisasura, Mhasasura, Sasu-sasura, Tridashasura, Vatsasura.
Full-text: Shvashura, Dadiya, Mamiya, Sasur, Sassu, Phuphiya, Caciya, Chachiya.
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