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Meaning of "Vayu"

Word

Vayu

Sanskrit

वायु

IAST

vāyu

In General

An important Vedic deity. He is Lord of Prana (the dynamic life energies) which represent the passions, feelings, emotions and abilities.

Veda

Master of life energy, inspirer of that Breath or Dynamic energy called Prana, which represent in man by the vital and nervous activities. Prana, the life energy always support the mental energy governed by Indra.

Purana

Vayu in Purana is a mighty god revered by all. He was also called as Pavana. He is father of Hanuman and Bhim

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