In Sanskrit,
Anuvaha (अनुवह) primarily refers to "bearing after" or "carrying along". It is a compound term derived from the prefix anu (after or along) and the root vah (to carry or flow). Key Translations and Meanings
- Bearing After: The literal translation of the masculine noun Anuvahaḥ is "bearing after" or "conveying along".
- One of the Seven Tongues of Fire: In Vedic and sacrificial contexts, Anuvaha is identified as one of the seven tongues or flames of the sacrificial fire (agnijihvā). It is also sometimes referred to by the synonym nivaha.
- Cosmological Wind: In Puranic cosmology (such as in the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa), Anuvaha is the name of the sixth of the seven great winds (vātaskandha). It is situated in the celestial region between the planets and the Saptaṛṣimaṇḍala (the constellation of the Great Bear).
- Following Faith: As a contemporary name, it is sometimes interpreted as a dedicated follower of religious practices or faith.
Related Linguistic Forms
- Anuvahati (अनुवहति): The verb form meaning "to convey," "to carry along," or "to lead near".
- Anuvahaḥ (अनुवहः): The masculine nominative singular form often used in Purana and sacrificial glossaries.
- Anuvahamānaka: An epigraphical term found in ancient inscriptions meaning "ever-prospering" or literally "flowing on".
Sequence of the Seven Winds
In the Purāṇas, Anuvaha is part of a specific celestial sequence:
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