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Shrivatsa, Śīٲ, Śīٲ, Shri-vatsa: 36 definitions

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Shrivatsa means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India, 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.

The Sanskrit terms Śīٲ and Śīٲ can be transliterated into English as Srivatsa or Shrivatsa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Purana glossary
: Google Books: Cultural History from the Vāyu Purāna

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स)—One of the Heavenly ornaments according to the Vāyu Purāṇa. Śīٲ is called the ṣaṇa (distinguishing ornament?) of Viṣṇu.

: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स).—A mole on Mahāṣṇ’s chest. (For more details see under Bhṛgu).

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to a particular mark, worn on the chest by Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.43 (“Description of Śiva’s wonderful sport�).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to Viṣṇu and Brahmā: “[...] In the meantime lord Viṣṇu came that way. He looked glorious and splendid, dark-blue like the fresh cloud and having four arms. He had the handsome features of numberless cupids. He wore yellow garments. He was the king of heaven with eyes resembling the petals of a lotus, and looked very calm. He had Garuḍa as his vehicle. He possessed all the characteristic signs conch etc. He was bedecked in crown and other ornaments. He wore Śīٲ on his chest (śīٲ-ṣa). He had an uncommon splendour that was incomprehensible. [...]�.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स).—T jewel of Kṛṣṇa;1 of Pauṇḍarīka Vāsudeva.2

  • 1) Vāyu-purāṇa 96. 204.
  • 2) Viṣṇu-purāṇa V. 34. 17.
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The Purana (पुरा�, ܰṇa) 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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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Pāñcarātra

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स):—One of the nine symbols representing the cosmic principles of the universe, according to the Pāñcarātra literature. These nine weapons and ornaments symbolize the principles which they represent as the presiding deity. The Śīٲ symbol represent Prakṛti (‘material world�).

: archive.org: Isvara Samhita Vol 5

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) or Śīٲܻ is the name of a ܻ described in the Īśvarasaṃhitā 24.23-24.—Accordingly, “Śīٲܻ� is only padmaܻ�. Mūdra (e.g., Śrīvats-aܻ) is so called as it gives joy to the tattvas in the form of karman for those who offer spotless worship, drive out the defects which move about within and without and sealing up of what is done.

: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

1a) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to the “chestmole”—one of Viṣṇu’s ornaments, as discussed in chapter 31 (Caryāpāda) of the ʲ峾ṃh: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter�ñԲ, yoga, and ) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [Բdzٱ貹ٳپ-쾱īṭād-Գٰǻ]: Brahmā asks to know the origin of Vighnarāja, and Bhagavān tells him the story of Pradyumna’s anger which gave rise to the elephant-headed Gaṇapati whose purpose was always to fight on the side of the gods (1-10a). Then He (Bhagavān) turns to answer the questions put to Him about the mantras to Viṣṇu’s ornaments, etc., [e.g., to the śīٲ-chestmole (25-34)] [...]

1b) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) or “mole on the chest� refers to one of the various ornaments and weapons of Viṣṇu to be contemplated upon, as discussed in chapter 13 of the ٳٱٲṃh: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various ū󲹲 (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and (incarnations).—Description of the chapter [ٰ-ūṣaṇa-𱹲-Բ-]: Although generally speaking the gods have four arms, four faces, many ornaments, yet when they are worshipped they are to be imagined with only two arms, one head, etc. (1-2). Bhagavān says Viṣṇu has the following ornaments, and the descriptions are given as if the items are personified: [e.g., śīٲ-mole on the chest (7a)] [...] It is said that they are to be contemplated standing beside the Lord, with one hand on the hip, the other hand by some in waving a fly-whisk and by others in brandishing a warning finger. Some of the above are also identified with cosmic entities—sun, moon, death, etc. (26-34).

2) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) is the name of a Brahmin sage who lived in the former age, as discussed in chapters 2-3 of the (first section of the) ṛh󳾲ṃh: a Pāñcarātra text containing over 4600 Sanskrit verses dealing primarily with Vaiṣṇava theology and practical matters concerning the Śrī-Vaiṣṇava community but also discussing aspects of Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy.—Description of the chapter [ܻ岹śԲī]: [...] At the request of Śrī, Lord Nārāyaṇa tells the story of the Brahmin sage Śīٲ who lived in the former age. He had studied the Sāṃkhya, but he still longed to know about God, whereupon God as Puruṣa appeared to him (39-49) telling him to try yoga as a technique. Śīٲ did so, and just like God Himself—but on a smaller scale-succeeded in creating a region wherein he lived happily. But all of a sudden for no apparent reason this region was destroyed (50-88). Then a heavenly voice came to him telling him to go to Drāviḍa country and there seek God by devotion [bhakti] (89-96). In this Drāviḍa country there was a king, Viṣṇudharma, who had won widespread fame as a devotee performing penance to Viṣṇu; Śīٲ went to him (1-35).

3a) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) or Śīٲܻ is the name of a Mudrā (“ritual hand-gestures�), discussed in the twenty-fourth chapter of the Īśvarasaṃhitā (printed edition), a Pāñcarātra work in 8200 verses and 24 chapters dealing with topics such as routines of temple worship, major and minor festivals, temple-building and initiation.—Description of the chapter [ܻ-ṣaṇa-bhagavaddhyāna-ādi-prakāra]: Nārada tells how one prepares himself for the practice of ܻ-gestures—washing the hands with sandal-paste, doing certain exercises with the fingers, ritually touching the chest with the thumbs and forefingers of both hands, executing certain motions with the palms joined, etc. (3-11). Different ܻ-gestures are named and described (12-72): [e.g., śīٲ, padma (24b)] [...]

3b) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) or Śīٲܻ refers to one of the 37 Mudrās (hand-gestures) described in chapter 7 of the վṣṇܲṃh: a Sanskrit text written in 2600 verses which covers typical Pāñcarātra topics through a narrative dialogue between Aupagāyana and Siddha Sumati.—[Cf. the chapter ܻ-ṣaṇa].

: SriMatham: Vaiṣṇava Iconology based on Pañcarātra Āgama

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स):—On Vishnu’s chest there is a small spiral mark (sometimes a small triangle) called Śīٲ which means beloved-of-Fortune (Laksmi). This represents Primordial Nature (prakrti)—the First Principle of Manifestation or the material energy which is the source of the natural world. This is the symbol of all that is enjoyed; the multifold beings and forms of the manifested world. The three leaves represent the three gunas or qualiti es of matter—active (rajas), passive (tamas) or balanced (sattva)

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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Shilpashastra (iconography)

: Google Books: Elements of Hindu iconography

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) is a mark, a sort of mole, which is conceived to adorn the chest of Viṣṇu in association with the kaustubhamaṇi which is a jewel. In sculpture this mole is represented by a flower of four petals arranged in the form of a rhombus, or by a simple equilateral triangle, and is invariably placed on the right side of the chest.

The Śīٲ is peculiar to Viṣṇu. On the chest of Buddha there is the mark known as śīٲ; it is perhaps introduced here in the belief that Buddha is an incarnation of Viṣṇu.

: Red Zambala: Hindu Icons and Symbols | Introduction

Śīٲ (endless knot) - symbolises the way things are = endless and complex � without beginning and end.

: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (ś貹)

Śīٲ (mole on the chest of Viṣṇu) refers to one of the several “attributes� (ܻ) or “accessories� of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with ś貹 (arts and crafs), known as ś貹śāstras.—T ś貹 texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of ܻ or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The other miscellaneous articles found as attributes in the hands of the deities are, for example, Śīٲ.

: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu Images

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to a type of special decorative symbol, as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—Another important feature of Viṣṇu is Śīٲ, special decorative symbol worn on the chest of Viṣṇu, representing Śrī remaining in the name of Yogalakṣmī. According to Prakīrṇādhikāra (17.56b-59a), he remains in the form of Śīٲ on the upper part of the right breast of Viṣṇu who, therefore, known as Śīٲvakṣas and Śrīnivāsa. This is the one of the feature differentiates Viṣṇu from the icons of other divinities particularly that of Viśvaksena.

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Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, ś貹śāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.

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Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to a type of temple () classified under the group named Lalita, according to ṅgṇaūٰ chapter 56. The Lalita group contains twenty-five out of a sixty-four total 岹s (temples) classified under four groups in this chapter. The ṅgṇaūٰ is an 11th-century encyclopedia dealing with various topics from the Vāstuśāstra.

Śīٲ is also listed in the Ծܰṇa which features a list of 45 temple types. It is listed under the group named Vairāja, featuring square-shaped temples. This list represents a classification of temples in Nort-India.

Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to a variety of ṇḍ貹 (halls attached to the temple), according to the Matsya-purāṇa (verses 270.1-30). The śīٲ-ṇḍ貹 is to be built with 48 pillars (stambha). The Matsyapurāṇa is one of the eighteen major ܰṇa dating from the 1st-millennium BCE.

Accordingly (verse 270.15-17), “These ṇḍ貹s (e.g., śīٲ) should be either made triangular, circular, octagonal or with 16 sides or they are square. They promote kingdoms, victory, longevity, sons, wife and nourishment respecitvely. Temples of other shape than these are inauspicious.�

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्�, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Shaivism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Śaivism

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to one of the “eight lords of divisions� (ś) associated with the so-called eight divisions (vigraha) according to the Mataṅgapārameśvara (1.8.83�5). These “eight lords of divisions� are also mentioned in a copper-plate inscription found in Malhar, Chhattisgarh, written around 650 CE. The eight divisions (vigraha) represent the uppermost part of the Lākulas� impure universe.

All these manifestations of Śiva (e.g., Śīٲ) appear at the borders of various divisions of the universe according to the Lākula system.

: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to one of the eight ṣṭṅg and represents a type of “temple implement (instrument)� as described in the Karaṇaṣaṇavidhi-paṭala section of the Uttara-Kāmikāgama.—T instruments should be according to the particular śāstra followed at the temple. Some of the instruments mentioned are Śaiva ṣṭṅg including [viz., śīٲ].

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Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd Edition

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to:—A curl of fine golden hair on the upper portion of the right side of lord Viṣṇu’s or kṛṣṇa’s chest. (cf. Glossary page from Arcana-dīpikā).

: Pure Bhakti: Brhad Bhagavatamrtam

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to:—The emblem of the goddess of fortune, is usually described as a distinct, white hair, on the chest of Śrī Bhāgavan. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu�).

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to a particular mark (whose shape resembles certain spots on the body of elephants), according to the 15th century ٲṅgī composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 2, “on favorable marks”]: �4. Whose body is smooth and swarthy, colored (dark) like a sword, or else ruddy with the sheen of gleaming spots in the shape of the svastika, the śīٲ-sign, the wheel, the conch, and the lotus [svastikaśīٲ-aridarābja-lāñchana-lasadbinduprakāśāruṇa�]; whose buttocks stand out like breasts, and who has a good penis depending from a firm belly ; whose -part is broad, very fleshy, and elevated : such an elephant is worthy of a king�.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Hinduism glossary
: WikiPedia: Hinduism

The Shrivatsa is an ancient symbol, considered auspicious in India. Srivatsa means "beloved of Sri", the goddess Lakshmi. It is a mark on the chest of Vishnu where his consort Sri Lakshmi resides. It is said that the tenth avatar of Vishnu, Kalki, will bear the Shrivatsa mark on his chest.

In Buddhism, the Srivatsa is said to be a feature of the tutelary deity (Tibetan: yidam) Manjusri the Youth (Skt: Manjusrikumarabhuta).

Tibetan Buddhists depict the shrivatsa as a triangular swirl or an endless knot.

In Jainism, it often marks the chest of the Tirthankara image. It is one of the ashtamangala (auspicious symbol). It can look somewhat like a fleur-de-lis, an endless knot, a flower or diamond-shaped symbol.

In Buddhism

General definition (in Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Buddhism glossary
: WikiPedia: Buddhism

One of the Eight Auspicious Symbols

The endless knot (Sanskrit: Shrivatsa); Tibetan: Dpal beu), representing the inter twining of wisdom and compassion; represents the mutual dependence of religious doctrine and secular affairs; represents the union of wisdom and method; the inseparability of emptinesss (Sanskrit: Sunyata) and Dependent Co arrising (Sanskrit: Pratitya samutpada at the time of the path); at the time of enlightenment the union of wisdom (Sanskrit: Prajna) and great compassion (Sanskrit: Karuna); also symbolic of knot symbolism in linking ancestors and omnipresence and the magical ritual and meta process of binding (refer etymology of Tantra, Yoga and religion) (see Namkha), the knot, net and the web metaphor also conveys the Buddhist teaching of the Doctrine of Interpenetration;

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Jainism glossary
: archive.org: The Jaina Iconography

1) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स�) refers to a diagram resembling a flower of four petals arranged at right angles one to another or a curl of hair.

2) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स�) (or Mānavī, Gaurī) is the name of the Yakṣiṇ� accompanying Śṃśaٳ: the eleventh of twenty-four Tīrthaṃkaras or Jinas, commonly depicted in Jaina iconography.—[...] This eleventh Yakṣiṇ� belongs to the eleventh Tīrthaṃkara Śṃśaٳ. The Digambara representation of the Yakṣiṇ� known therein as Gaurī rides, according to their accounts, anantelope and bears a club, lotus, urn and Varada in her hands. The Śvetāmbara variant of the same Yakṣi in the name of Mānavī or Śīٲ Devī has been described as riding a lion and holding a Varada club, urn and goad.

The name Gaurī originates evidently from the Brahmanic Gaurī, the wife of Śiva. Here, in this instance, the Yakṣa, of whom Gaurī is the consort is called Īśvara. Her other aspect is represented by a Vidyādevī, known by the same name. Now, the Śvetāmbaras give her the name of Śīٲ or Mānavī. This name, however, presents an anomaly due to the identity of Mānavī with the Digambara Yakṣiṇ�, of Śītalanātha bearing the same name. Thus, it is possible to explain the name Śīٲ as originating from the Śīٲ figure, the canonical symbol of Śītalanātha. As regards the attributes, which adorn the hands of the Devī some of them are war-like, as worthy of a Yakṣiṇ�, and others are benign, as symbolic of a goddess of learning.

: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

1) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) is the name of Mahendra’s Բ (celestial car), according to chapter 1.2 [īś-ٰ] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Accordingly, “[...] Mahendra, accompanied by gods of eight lacs of palaces, came quick as thought in the car Śīٲ�.

2) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) refers to one of the “three auspicious signs� as well as one of the “eight auspicious things� in Jainism, according to the same chapter. Accordingly:

“[...] Then, after circumambulating it, he ascended his aerial car, like his own lofty pride, by the east steps. [...] Then Śakra’s Śāmānikas, like other forms of Śakra, ascended by the north steps and took their proper seats. [...] In front of the Lord of Paulomī (Śakra) seated on the lion-throne shone eight groups of the eight auspicious things, [viz., śīٲ], etc. [...]�.

Note: Śīٲ, originally a curl of hair, came to be a mark with the general shape of 4 petals, frequently represented enclosed in a rectangular background.

: Shodhganga: A cultural study on the jain western Indian illustrated manuscripts

Śrivatsa (श्रिवत्स, “jewel�).—One of the eight providential symbols, or, ṣṭṅg.—Śrivatsa represents the enlightened knowledge that resides in Jineśvara’s heart.

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India history and geography

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Śīٲ.�(SII 2), mole on Viṣṇu's chest; sometimes represented in the shape of a crown as found in the Hathingumpha inscription of Khāravela. Note: śīٲ is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Marathi glossary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

śīٲ (श्रीवत्स).—m S A name of ṣṇ. 2 m n also śīٲ- lāñcchana n S śīٲṅk m S The mark (a cross-form curl of hair) on the breast of ṣṇ (made by the foot of a Brahman). See ex. under 貹ḍaḷ�.

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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.

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Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Sanskrit glossary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स).�

1) an epithet of Viṣṇu.

2) a mark or curl of hair on the breast of Viṣṇu; प्रभानुलिप्त- श्रीवत्स� लक्ष्मीविभ्रमदर्पणम� (prabhānulipta- śīٲ� lakṣmīvibhramadarpaṇam) R.1.1.

3) a hole in a wall made by a house-breaker. °अङ्क�, °धारिन्, °मृत्, °लक्ष्मन्, °लाञ्छन (aṅka�, °dhārin, °mṛt, °lakṣman, °lāñchana) m. epithets of Viṣṇu; तमभ्यगच्छत� प्रथमो विधाता श्रीवत्सलक्ष्म� पुरुषश्च साक्षात् (tamabhyagacchat prathamo vidhātā śīٲlakṣmā puruṣaśca sākṣāt) Kumārasambhava 7.43.

Derivable forms: śīٲ� (श्रीवत्स�).

Śīٲ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms śī and vatsa (वत्स).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स).—m.

(-ٲ�) 1. Vishnu. 2. A particular mark, usually said to be a curl of hair, on the breast of Vishnu or Krishna. 3. A hole in a wall made for felonious purposes. 4. The emblem of the tenth Jina, or the mark above ascribed to Vishnu or Krishna. E. śī Lakshmi, and vatsa dear to.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स).—m. 1. Viṣṇu. 2. a mark, usually said to be a curl of hair on the breast of Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa, represented by , [Johnson's Selections from the Mahābhārata.] 96, 74. 3. a hole in a wall for felonious purposes.

� Cf. vatsatara.

Śīٲ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms śī and vatsa (वत्स).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स).—[masculine] a curl of hair of a cert. form on the breast of Viṣṇu.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum

1) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—a poet, contemporary of Maṅkha. Śrīkaṇṭhacarita 25, 82.

2) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स):—son of Narasiṃha: Naiṣadhīyacaritaṭīkā.

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

1) Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स):—[=śī-vatsa] [from śī] m. ‘favourite of Śrī� Name of Viṣṇu, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halܻ, hemacandra, etc.]

2) [v.s. ...] a [particular] mark or curl of hair on the breast of Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa (and of other divine beings; said to be white and represented in pictures by a symbol resembling a cruciform flower), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc.

3) [v.s. ...] the emblem of the tenth Jina (or Viṣṇu’s mark so used), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halܻ, hemacandra, etc.]

4) [v.s. ...] a hole of a [particular] form made through a wall by a housebreaker, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halܻ, hemacandra, etc.]

5) [v.s. ...] (in [astronomy]) one of the lunar asterisms, [Colebrooke]

6) [v.s. ...] Name of the eighth Yoga, [Monier-Williams� Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

7) [v.s. ...] Name of various authors (also with 峦ⲹ and ś), [Catalogue(s)]

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स):—[śī-vatsa] (ٲ�) 1. m. Vishnu or his mark (said to be a curl of hair peculiarly shaped;) hole for stealing.

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Kannada-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Kannada glossary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Śīٲ (ಶ್ರೀವತ್ಸ):�

1) [noun] Viṣṇu.

2) [noun] a particular mark or curl of hair on the breast of Viṣṇu.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Nepali dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrivatsa in Nepali glossary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Śīٲ (श्रीवत्स):—n. a particular mark or curl of hair on the breast of Vishnu or Krishna;

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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.

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