[Mehrbod]

Saurva
In Persian: Sâvul

Saurva is one of the seven main Daevas. His eternal opponent is Khshathra vairya ("desirable dominion."). The Avestan texts, which make two mentions of the name of this demon, do not give us his life-story. In the diabolical host he is the adversary of the archangel Khshathra Vairya, through whom shall be established the Kingdom of Ahura Mazda.

The Indian counterpart of the demon Saurva is Sarva. Sarva is a Sanskrit word meaning all or everything and whole, complete. Sarva is said to be the name of Lord Shiva and derived from Shiva`s association with Rudra. Sarva or Sharva is also eight modifications or manifestations of Rudra meaning archer. The word is derived from the Sanskrit word for arrow or `shara`. is a Sanskrit word meaning all or everything and whole, complete. Sarva is said to be the name of Lord Shiva and derived from Shiva`s association with Rudra. Sarva is also eight modifications or manifestations of Rudra meaning archer. The word is derived from the Sanskrit word for arrow or `shara`.