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'Kavi' may refer to:

★ 'Kavi' (from a root ''kū'' "to cry out") is a Sanskrit term for "poet", applied to:

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★ in particular the primeval poet-seers (rishis) who composed the mantras (Vedas).

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★ an epithet of various gods, including Varuna, Indra, the Ashvins, the Maruts, the Adityas, Soma, the Rbhus

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★ Pushan

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★ a son of Brahma

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★ a son of Bhrgu

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★ a son of Shukra

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★ the sons of several Manus

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★ a son of Kaushika, pupil of Garga

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★ a son of Rshabha

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★ name of the gates of the sacrificial enclosure (TS 5.11.1.2)

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★ the soul in Samkhya philosophy

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★ In current usage, it can be used to refer to various genres of poetry in India and Sri Lanka.

★ Kavi is the general title of the kings (chiefs) in Avesta. "Kavi" means king itself. The Kavi entered Iranian mythology as Kianids.
kavi(n) = kavin is an extension of kavi

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See also

★ Old Kawi

★ Rishi