The Sanskrit word "daśa" primarily means "ten," but it
also has varied meanings such as "state," "servant," or
"devotee," depending on the context in which it is used.
Numerical Meaning
Religious and Spiritual Meaning
selfless service or surrender to a deity, hence "a servant of God" . It is frequently used as a suffix in names, such as Krishna-dasa, meaning "servant of Krishna" . In Shaktism and Pancaratra traditions, it similarly denotes one
Vedic and Historical Usage
In Vedic texts, dasa has more complex connotations:
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Philosophical and Astrological Meaning
based on astrological calculations . In Yoga and Shaiva philosophy, daśā can refer to a state or stage
of consciousness or spiritual experience . In Ayurveda, it can also indicate stages of life or developmental
Summary of Contextual Meanings
Context | Meaning |
|---|---|
Numeral / Mathematics | Ten |
Religious / Devotional | Servant, devotee, votary, servant of God |
Vedic texts | Enemy, savage, demonic force, or social class depending on context |
Astrology | Planetary period, governing the state of being |
Yoga / Shaiva / Meditation | State or stage of consciousness |
Ayurveda | Stage or decade in life cycles of humans or animals |
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