Significance of Stout
In Purana, the term "stout" encompasses concepts represented by words such as pinam, piva, sthulam, and pivaram, which describe objects or beings characterized by a thick or heavy build. This classification highlights physical attributes related to strength and mass, indicating a robust or solid nature. The emphasis on stoutness in these contexts points to an appreciation for substantial forms, whether in animals, objects, or possibly in character.1
Synonyms: Strong, Heavy, Solid, Substantial, Powerful, Sturdy
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Hindu concept of 'Stout'
In Hinduism, "Stout" signifies objects or beings characterized by a thick or heavy build, encapsulated by terms such as pinam, piva, sthulam, and pivaram, indicating physical robustness or substantiality.
Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
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From: Agni Purana
(1) (Terms pinam, piva, sthulam, and pivaram) refer to objects or beings that are thick or heavy in build.[1]