vayu

Thân thiện

Vayu carries the clouds across the sky.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Vayu: In Hinduism, Vayu is the deity personifying wind, air, and breath. He is a significant god in the Vedic pantheon, often associated with life force (prana) and known as the father of the mighty hero Bhima and the monkey god Hanuman.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • In the epic Mahabharata, Bhima is the son of Vayu.
  • Devotees honor Vayu as the god of wind and breath.

Advanced Usage

• "Vayu" as a cosmic element: In philosophical and yogic contexts, "Vayu" can refer to the principle of air or wind as one of the five classical elements (Pancha Mahabhuta).
  • The practice of pranayama involves controlling the vayu, or vital airs, within the body.

Variants and Related Words

• Vayavya (adj): Pertaining to or associated with the wind god Vayu or the northwest direction, which is traditionally his quarter.
• Pavana (n): Another name for Vayu, meaning "the Purifier."

Synonyms

• Wind god
• God of air

Related Concepts

• Prana (n): The vital life force, closely associated with Vayu's domain as the air we breathe.
• Marut (n): A group of storm gods, often considered as companions or sons of Vayu.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Hindu wind god

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