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daivata mf(ī)n. (fr. devatā) relating to the gods or to a partic. deity, divine Śr. and GṛS.
• m. N. of a prince VP.
• n. (m., g. ardharcâdi) a god, a deity (often coll. 'the deities', esp. as celebrated in one hymn, g. prajñâdi) Śr. and GṛS. Up. Mn. MBh. &c
• image of a god, idol Kauś. Mn. BhP.
• mf(ā)n. ifc. having as one's deity, worshipping (cf. ab- add., tad-, bhartṛ-)
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Sanskrit-English Dictionary, by M. Monier William
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