bhumi devi
Definition
Proper noun 1. Bhumi Devi: In Hinduism, the personification of the Earth as a goddess. She is considered one of the two principal consorts of the god Vishnu, alongside the goddess Lakshmi. She represents fertility, stability, and the nourishing aspect of the planet.
Usage
- Bhumi Devi is revered as the mother goddess who sustains all life.
- In some traditions, the god Vishnu married Bhumi Devi to protect and uphold the Earth.
- Devotees pray to Bhumi Devi for bountiful harvests and ecological balance.
Advanced Usage
- As Prithvi: Bhumi Devi is often identified with or considered an aspect of the more ancient Vedic earth goddess, Prithvi.
- In Iconography: She is typically depicted in temple sculptures and paintings alongside Vishnu, often shown being lifted from the cosmic ocean by Varaha, the boar avatar of Vishnu.
Variants and Related Words
- Prithvi (Proper noun): The Vedic earth goddess, closely associated with or seen as a precursor to Bhumi Devi.
- Bhudevi (Proper noun): A common alternate name for Bhumi Devi.
- Dharani (Proper noun): Another Sanskrit name meaning "the sustaining one," often used as an epithet for the earth goddess.
Synonyms
- Earth Goddess
- Mother Earth (in the specific Hindu context)
Related Concepts
- Varaha Avatar: The myth where Vishnu, in his boar incarnation, rescues Bhumi Devi (the Earth) from the depths of the ocean, symbolizing the restoration of order.
- Dhara: A term meaning "to hold" or "to support," referencing the earth's supportive nature.
Noun
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Hindu earth goddess; one of the two wives of Vishnu
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