Bhūta

Bhūta is a Sanskrit word that has several meanings:

• It means to become , been , gone , past, true, matter of fact , reality
• It means existing, present, being or being like anything, consisting of , mixed or joined with
• 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
• that which is or exists , any living being (divine , human , nonhuman , and even vegetable),
• the lived world (bhūtajagata)
• a spirit (good or evil), the ghost of a deceased person , a demon , imp , goblin
• well-being , welfare , prosperity
• one of the five elements. In Hindu philosophy and Buddhism, bhūta denotes the elements. The five elements: Akasha, Vayu, Agni, Ap and Prithvi (in the same order) constitute the Pancha Mahabhutas (five great elements).

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References

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