Bhaga
English
proper noun
Definitions
- (Hinduism) One of the Adityas, a god of wealth and marriage in Hinduism. In the Rigveda Bhaga is the god who supervises the distribution of goods and destiny to each man corresponding to his merits.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit भग (patron, dispenser, gracious lord, god).
Origin
Sanskrit
भग
Gloss
patron, dispenser, gracious lord, god
Concept
Semantic Field
Religion and belief
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
神