Definition

Noun 1. A member of a group of Hindu storm deities: In Hindu mythology, the Maruts are a troop of powerful gods associated with storms, wind, thunder, and lightning. They are often described as the fierce and warlike companions or offspring of Rudra, an early form of the god Shiva.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • In the Rigveda, the marut is praised for bringing the life-giving rains.
  • The roar of the storm was said to be the voice of the marut.
  • Ancient hymns describe the marut as radiant and armed with lightning bolts.

Advanced Usage

• The Maruts (plural form): The term is almost exclusively used in its plural form to refer to the collective group. They are frequently depicted as a host or troop, sometimes numbering 27 or 49, riding chariots through the sky.
  • The Maruts are invoked for strength and victory in battle.

Variants and Related Words

• Maruts (n, plural): The standard form referring to the collective group of storm gods.
• Rudras: A later name often used synonymously or in association with the Maruts, linking them more directly to Rudra/Shiva.

Synonyms

• Storm gods
• Wind gods
• Tempest deities

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To rage like the Maruts: To express fury or create a commotion akin to a violent storm. (A literary or descriptive phrase based on their character).
  • The debate in the parliament raged like the Maruts.

Noun

1. any of a group of Hindu storm gods; offspring of Rudra