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रुद्रपति

noun

रुद्रपति meaning in English

A title for Lord Shiva, meaning 'Lord of Rudra'.

Detailed Explanation

A Sanskrit-derived honorific used in Hinduism to refer to Lord Shiva. It is a compound of 'Rudra' (a name for Shiva associated with storms and the wild) and 'pati' (lord, master, or husband). It is often used in devotional texts and classical literature to denote Shiva's supreme authority.

📝 Cultural Context

This term is primarily used in religious, literary, and classical contexts rather than in everyday casual conversation. 'Brahma' is listed as an antonym in the context of the Trimurti (Trinity), where Shiva represents destruction and Brahma represents creation, though they are complementary aspects of the divine.

Example Sentences

रुद्रपति की आराधना में भक्तों का मन डूबा हुआ था।
The minds of the devotees were immersed in the worship of Rudrapati (Lord Shiva).
शास्त्रों में रुद्रपति को संहार और रचना दोनों का कारक माना गया है।
In the scriptures, Rudrapati is considered the agent of both destruction and creation.