Sthatavya, ٳٲⲹ: 9 definitions
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Sthatavya means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translationٳٲⲹ (स्थातव्य) refers to “staying (at a particular place)�, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.49 (“The delusion of Brahmā�).—Accordingly, as Nārada said to the Vālakhilyas: “All of you together go to the mountain Gandhamādana. You shall not stay here (ٳٲⲹ�na ٳٲⲹm). No purpose shall be served by your staying here. After performing great penance you will become great sages and disciples of the sun. This has been said by me at the behest of Śiva�.

The Purana (पुरा�, 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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on Agricultureٳٲⲹ (स्थातव्य) refers to the “placement (of pots) (filled with offerings)� (suitable for an offering ceremony), according to the ղٳṇḍⲹ첹貹Ჹ, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly [as the Bhagavān taught the detailed offering-manual], “[...] Four Nāga kings should be prepared in the middle of the ditch. [...] Various offerings should be arranged. Fruits should be scattered. Four filled jars should be placed. Four pots filled with offerings should be placed (ٳٲⲹ). Four ladles with frankincense and bdellium incense should be burnt. Eight lamps should be lit. [...]�.

Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryٳٲⲹ (स्थातव्य).—a S (Fit, purposed, necessary &c.) to be placed or fixed; to be appointed, determined, ordained, or settled. 2 as s n A stay or continuance for any time in a place. Ex. ātā� ēthē� kāṃhī� kāla āpalē� ٳ0 āhē kiṃvā lavakara gantavya āhē. This second sense is sufficiently common, and it is a free sense.
: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishٳٲⲹ (स्थातव्य).�a Fit to be placed or appointed. n Stay.
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
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryٳٲⲹ (स्थातव्य).—mfn.
(-ⲹ�--ⲹ�) 1. To be placed or fixed. 2. To be appointed or determined, to be ordained or agreed upon. E. ṣṭ to stay, tavya aff.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionaryٳٲⲹ (स्थातव्य).—[neuter] imp. (it is) to be stood or remained.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionaryٳٲⲹ (स्थातव्य):—[from ٳ] mfn. (n. [impersonal or used impersonally]) to be stood or stayed or remained or continued in or abided by ([locative case], rarely [instrumental case]), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature etc.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryٳٲⲹ (स्थातव्य):—[(vya�-vyā-vya�) a.] That should be placed, fixed or appointed.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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)
Full-text: Upasthatavya, Avasthatavya, Anushthatavya, Samsthatavya, Maunavrata, Udahara, Ced, Pratyavaya, Ceshta, Niyoga, Vilasa, Va, Adi.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Sthatavya, ٳٲⲹ; (plurals include: Sthatavyas, ٳٲⲹs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 2 - Understanding dharmatā and its synonyms < [Chapter XLIX - The Four Conditions]
Bhūmi 3: the shining ground (prabhākarī) < [Chapter XX - (2nd series): Setting out on the Mahāyāna]
II. Synonymity of the three words < [Part 2 - Understanding dharmatā and its synonyms]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 121 < [Volume 2 (1872)]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
1. Origin and Development of Temple building < [Chapter 4 - Temple Building]
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
5.3. Karuna-rasa or the Pathetic sentiment < [Chapter 15 - The Tilakamanjari as a Prose Poetic work]
Eulogy of Gayatri by Rudra < [Purana, Volume 7, Part 1 (1965)]