mitra

Thân thiện

Mitra is a benevolent deity who watches over friendships and sacred bonds.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Hindu deity: Mitra is a god in Hindu mythology associated with friendship, alliances, and contracts.
   • A divine supporter: In Vedic texts, Mitra is often invoked together with the god Varuna as a sustainer of cosmic order, supporting heaven and earth.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In ancient hymns, Mitra is praised for fostering friendship.
  • The deities Mitra and Varuna are frequently mentioned together as upholders of Ṛta (cosmic law).

Advanced Usage

• "Mitra-Varuna": This is the common dual form used in Vedic scriptures to refer to the paired deities.
  • The Mitra-Varuna pair represents complementary aspects of sovereignty and cosmic order.

Variants and Related Words

• Mithra (n): The Zoroastrian/Iranian counterpart to the Vedic Mitra, associated with covenants and the sun.
  • The god Mithra was worshipped in ancient Persia.

Synonyms

• Deity: A god or goddess.
• Divinity: A divine being.

Notes on Meaning

• This term is primarily used in the context of comparative mythology, religious studies, and discussions of ancient Indo-Iranian religion. In modern general English, it is a proper noun referring specifically to this figure.

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Noun

1. Hindu god of friendship and alliances; usually invoked together with Varuna as a supporter of heaven and earth

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