In Sanskrit, "sāvarṇi" primarily refers to the
eighth Manu, son of the Sungod by his wife Chāyā,
and can also denote certain sages or hermits
mentioned in Hindu texts.
Linguistic and Etymological Context
as a metronymic, typically indicating lineage or descent . In Sanskrit dictionaries, it is associated with identity of
Mythological and Puranic References
Other Contextual Meanings
Summary
In essence, sāvarṇi carries multiple interrelated meanings in
Sanskrit:
Eighth Manu, the progenitor presiding over a Manvantara.
A sage or hermit, particularly in Vedic or Puranic contexts.
This term thus embodies both mythological significance and
linguistic specificity within Sanskrit literature.
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