कपीस (Kapis)
Definition
Lord of the monkeys, king of monkeys, referring to Hanuman
Etymology
- Sanskrit: कपि (kapi) + ईश (isha)
- Kapi = monkey
- Isha = lord/master
- Modern Hindi: कपीश (kapish)
Linguistic Analysis
- Grammatical Form
- Compound noun
- Honorific title
- Divine designation
- Reverential address
- Usage in Classical Literature
- Found in Ramayana
- Used in devotional texts
- Present in Sanskrit epics
- Common in Hanuman hymns
Usage in Hanuman Chalisa
- Context
- Title for Hanuman
- Respectful address
- Divine designation
- Identity marker
- Significance
- Shows divine status
- Indicates authority
- Establishes hierarchy
- Honors divine position
Spiritual Significance
- As Divine Title
- Recognition of divinity
- Acknowledgment of power
- Honor of position
- Respect for leadership
- Devotional Aspects
- Focus of devotion
- Object of praise
- Divine authority
- Spiritual leadership
Related Terms
- Hanumat (Hanuman)
- Anjaneya (Son of Anjana)
- Maruti (Son of Wind)
- Vayuputra (Wind’s son)
Cultural Context
- In Bhakti Tradition
- Respected deity
- Divine manifestation
- Object of worship
- Spiritual master
- Literary Usage
- Divine epithet
- Poetic description
- Honorific title
- Traditional address
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