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Line 1: − Sarama(सरमा)Devashuni (देवशुनी) − Sarama(Sanskrit :सरमा)or Devashuni (Sanskrit : देवशुनी) is referred to as the Mother of Dogs in the Rig Veda. Legend goes that the divine cows were stolen by Panis and hiddenin caves. Devashuni orSarama, Indra’s dog found them and so Indra released them. Rig veda has many references of Sarama(). − + − + − MaharshiYaskadefines Sarama as+ + + + + − “saramavakdevasuniva” (Govindji name of Sayanacharya’s book ? 4.46.8) − It means symbolically “vak” the power of speech. TheMadhyamika power of speech is accepted in NairuktaPaksha and the “Devashuni” word is accepted also by historicalhat is a tradition. − + + + + + +
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Introduction
Sarama (Sanskrit :सरमा) or Devashuni (Sanskrit : देवशुनी) is referred to as the Mother of Dogs in the Rig Veda. Legend goes that the divine cows were stolen by Panis and hiddenin caves. Devashuni orSarama, Indra’s dog found them and so Indra released them. Rig veda has many references of Sarama().
Etymology
== Introduction ==
== Etymology ==
Maharshi Yaska defines Sarama as
“saramasaranath” (Nirukthi 11.25)
“saramasaranath” (Nirukthi 11.25)
It means “One who moves very fast or walks very fast”.
It means “One who moves very fast or walks very fast”.
Sri Sayanaacharya, explains Sarama as
Sri Sayanaacharya, explains Sarama as
The role of Sarama || सरमा and her symbolic importance in this story.
“sarama vak devasuniva” (Govindji name of Sayanacharya’s book ? 4.46.8)
It means symbolically “vak” the power of speech. The Madhyamika power of speech is accepted in Nairukta Paksha and the “Devashuni” word is accepted also by historians.
The role of Sarama || सरमा and
In the Rg mantra Sarama is glorified thus
In the Rg mantra Sarama is glorified thus
“visweashyabhushimahinayahasamyudgobhiangirasonavanthautsaasamSaramasadastharuthasyapadasarmavidadgha"(Rig veda 5.46.8Cant find this rik please help Govindji)
“visweashyabhushimahinayahasamyudgobhiangirasonavanthautsaasamSaramasadastharuthasyapadasarmavidadgha"(Rig veda 5.46.8Cant find this rik please help Govindji)