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单词 Saiva
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Definition of Saiva in English:

Saiva

(also Shaiva)
noun ˈsʌɪvə
  • A member of one of the main branches of modern Hinduism, devoted to the worship of the god Shiva as the supreme being.

    Compare with Vaishnava
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is clearly stated by Saint Sundarar that Saiva Saints may be found in other lands and other times.
    • You have been tried and tested through years of training and challenges and proved yourself worthy to wear the kavi, the orange robes, and to fulfill the illustrious Saiva sannyasa dharma.
    • Whether you are Vaishnava or a Shaiva, everybody is very fond of Ganesha.
    • My initiated devotees perform the Saiva âtmârtha pûjâ, but only in home shrines, not in temples.
    • I developed a strong desire to meet him and to take formal diksha, initiation, from him to deepen my knowledge of Saiva and Sakta worship.
    • The three-hour conference is especially significant because it honors sadhus of both the Saiva and Vaishnava akharas.

Derivatives

  • Saivite

  • nounˈsʌɪvʌɪtˈsaɪˌvaɪt
    • A member of one of the main branches of modern Hinduism, devoted to the worship of the god Shiva as the supreme being.

      Saivites esteem self-discipline and philosophy
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Balinese Hinduism is Saivite and Buddhist tantric based.
      • He corresponded with René Guénon about the philosophic and religious approaches of Saivite Hinduism.
      • Even upon the dawn of the day walk into your destiny with the courage born of knowing that the ancient Saivite scriptures proclaim your sannyasin's life great above all other greatness.

Origin

From Sanskrit śaiva 'sacred to Shiva'.

 
 

Definition of Saiva in US English:

Saiva

(also Shaiva)
nounˈsīvə
  • A member of one of the main branches of modern Hinduism, devoted to the worship of the god Shiva as the supreme being.

    Compare with Vaishnava
    Example sentencesExamples
    • You have been tried and tested through years of training and challenges and proved yourself worthy to wear the kavi, the orange robes, and to fulfill the illustrious Saiva sannyasa dharma.
    • The three-hour conference is especially significant because it honors sadhus of both the Saiva and Vaishnava akharas.
    • It is clearly stated by Saint Sundarar that Saiva Saints may be found in other lands and other times.
    • My initiated devotees perform the Saiva âtmârtha pûjâ, but only in home shrines, not in temples.
    • Whether you are Vaishnava or a Shaiva, everybody is very fond of Ganesha.
    • I developed a strong desire to meet him and to take formal diksha, initiation, from him to deepen my knowledge of Saiva and Sakta worship.

Origin

From Sanskrit śaiva ‘sacred to Shiva’.

 
 
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