devata (dā·väˑ·t
),
),n in Sanskrit, the process of gaining knowledge. It is one of the three components of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures considered sources of pure knowledge. According to Vedic sciences, interactions of devata, rishi, and chhandas give rise to matter. See also veda, rishi, and chhandas.
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