Bhūta

Bhūta is a Sanskrit word that has several meanings:

• true, matter of fact, reality, (that which is or has been) existing, present, being or being like anything, consisting of, mixed or joined with
• Bhoot, (भूत) is the word for the ghost of a deceased person, a spirit (good or evil), a demon, imp, goblin
• of an heretical sect (with Jainas, a class of the Vyantaras)
• Shiva, of a son-in-law of Daksha and father of numerous Rudras
• of a Yaksha
• the 14th day of the dark half of the lunar month
• the lived world (bhūtajagata)
• well-being, welfare, prosperity
• In Hindu philosophy and Buddhism, bhūta denotes a classical element. The five elements: Akasha, Vayu, Agni, Ap, and Prithvi (in the same order) constitute the Pancha Mahabhutas (five great elements).

See also

• Mahābhūta
• Ghosts in Bengali culture

References

• Cologne Digital Sanskrit Lexicon
• Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna Dhallapiccola

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