Meaning of Pushan

Pushan is a Vedic Solar Deity. The name of the deity is derived from the Sanskrit verb, “Pushyati” which means “nourish” or "cause to thrive". Pushan means, "one who causes people to thrive" or “one who nourishes the life”.

Hiranmayena Patrena Satyasya Apihitam Mukham
Tat Twam Pushan Apavrinu Satya Dharmaye Drishtaye.

(Isha Upanishad, Verse 15)

The truth is covered by golden dazzling orb. O Pushan, please unveil the covering so that the truth is revealed.