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Savitr

Savitr

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A Hindu sun god often shown riding across the sky and praised for giving life
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • Many hymns in the Rig Veda are dedicated to Savitr, praising him as the inspirer of life.

Examples

  • The morning prayer known as the Gayatri Mantra is addressed to Savitr.

  • Savitr is often depicted as driving a golden chariot across the sky.

  • Worship Savitr!

  • Praise Savitr for life!

  • Savitr is often depicted as driving a golden chariot across the sky.

  • Many hymns in the Rig Veda are dedicated to Savitr, praising him as the inspirer of life.

  • The morning prayer known as the Gayatri Mantra is addressed to Savitr.

Synonyms

Surya
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  • Literature
1 9.5

A Hindu god who is the sun and gives light and warmth

emphasizes life giving aspect and Vedic veneration rather than general warmth
Savitar
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  • Literature
1 9.9

A major Hindu god of the sun who gives life

is especially tied to ancient Vedic worship rather than later general devotion

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Savitr comes from the old Sanskrit form savitṛ, which means 'one who gives life' or 'brings things to life'. Think of the sun waking plants and people each morning: that's why Savitr is a sun god who gives life and is praised in the Gayatri Mantra.