Ūtiḥ

By M. A. Alwar

Gender[edit]

Ūtiḥ is used in feminine form.

Origin[edit]

Ūtiḥ can be derived from Av + Ktin.^[1].

Meanings[edit]

Protection
Interwoven threads
Speed^[2]
Sport^[3]

Textual References[edit]

In Ṛgveda[edit]

Ūtiḥ is referred as the protector. Klic suffix is used when it is meant in the sense of agent. Ktin suffix is used when refered in the sense of object.

In Purāna[edit]

One of the ten features of the Purāna is known as karmavāsanā.

In Bhāgavata[edit]

It is stated in the Bhāgavata as:^[4]

“ūti is the Karma Vāsanā”. Cūrṇikā ṭīkā on it accepts it.

References[edit]

↑ Jvaratvaretyūṭh (VI.iv.20).
↑ According to Svāmi’s commentary on Amarkośa.
↑ As per the Bhāgavatam.
↑ Bhāgavata 2. 20-24

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Contributors to this article

Krishna Maheshwari, Deval Sancheti, M. A. Alwar

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[1] Jvaratvaretyūṭh (VI.iv.20).

[2] According to Svāmi’s commentary on Amarkośa.

[3] As per the Bhāgavatam.

[4] Bhāgavata 2. 20-24

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