Significance of Bana
In Finnish: Bana; In Dutch: Banaan; In Spanish: ±Ê±ôá³Ù²¹²Ô´Ç; In German: Banane
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Hindu concept of 'Bana'
Bana in Hinduism represents multifaceted interpretations, including the king of the Asuras seeking refuge in Shiva, a historical writer like Bana who documented religious and cultural practices, and a significant figure related to King Bali and Daityas.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A hundred-armed demon and a devotee of Rudra, known for his pride and vanquishment by Krishna.[1]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The son of Bali, who is eager to fight and is addressed by Lord Shiva.[2]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) A great poet who referenced Bhattara Haricandra, corroborating his presence in the literary world.[3]
From: Abhinaya-darpana (English)
(1) The specific hand gesture associated with the Sarasvati river in this context.[4]
Jain concept of 'Bana'
In Jainism, Bana is interpreted as the Khecara-lord known for his cruel power and is identified as the father of Usha, reflecting a significant role in the mythological narratives associated with this tradition.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The Khecara-lord with cruel power and the father of Usha.[5]
The concept of Bana in local and regional sources
Bana relates to various aspects of Buddhism, including scripture recitation during the Turtle's wife's listening, distinct monk sermons, and significant cultural readings, underscoring its importance in the narrative’s religious context.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A recitation of Buddhist scriptures that takes place when the Turtle's wife goes to listen.[6] (2) A Buddhist sermon or teaching that the monk delivers, distinct from the usual content on the fateful night.[7] (3) The reading of Buddhist Scriptures, an important cultural activity in the story.[8]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) A term used in the calculation of sphutagati, where if the bana is greater than the hara, the result is added to the mandasphuta, and if it is less than the hara, the result is subtracted from the mandasphuta.[9]