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Devavacana, ٱ𱹲, Deva-vacana: 4 definitions

Introduction:

Devavacana 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Devavachana.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Devavacana in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Devavacana (देववचन) refers to the “words of the Gods�, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.31 (“Description of Śiva’s magic�).—Accordingly, after the Gods eulogised Śiva: “Eulogising lord Śiva thus, Indra and other gods respectfully submitted all the details. On hearing the words of the gods (devavacana), lord Śiva agreed to the proposal. He made the gods return after assuring them smilingly. Hastening to their abodes, the gods rejoiced much considering their work fully fulfilled and praising Sadāśiva�.

Purana book cover
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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Devavacana in Sanskrit glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionary

ٱ𱹲 (देववचन�).—name of a ‘gandharva maid�: ṇḍū 5.7.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ٱ𱹲 (देववचन�):—[=𱹲-] [from deva] f. ‘having d° speech�, Name of a Gandharvā, [Kāraṇḍa-vyūha 1.]

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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.

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