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Sumadhyama, Su-madhyama, ܳⲹ: 8 definitions

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Sumadhyama means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Sumadhyama in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ܳⲹ (सुमध्यमा) refers to a “slender-waisted lady� and is used to describe Prvatī, according to the Śivapurṇa 2.3.29 (“Śiv-Śiva dialogue�).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to Prvatī: “[...] You are indeed the subtle primordial nature consisting of Rajas, Sattva and Tamas. You are capable of perpetual activity. You are both possessed and devoid of attributes. O slender-waisted lady (ܳⲹ), of all living beings I am the soul without abberation without yearnings. I take up bodies at the requests and wishes of my devotees. [...]�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, purṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Sumadhyama in Sanskrit glossary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Sumadhyama (सुमध्य�).�a. slender-waisted.

Sumadhyama is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms su and madhyama (मध्य�). See also (synonyms): sumadhya.

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ܳⲹ (सुमध्यमा).—a graceful woman.

ܳⲹ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms su and (मध्यमा). See also (synonyms): ܳ.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ܳⲹ (सुमध्यमा).—f.

(-) A woman with a handsome waist. E. su, madhyama middle.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Sumadhyama (सुमध्य�).—adj. having a fine waist, [峾ⲹṇa] 3, 52, 49.

� Cf. A. S. medeme.

Sumadhyama is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms su and madhyama (मध्य�).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Sumadhyama (सुमध्य�).—[adjective] having a beautiful middle or waist, slender.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Sumadhyama (सुमध्य�):—[=su-madhyama] [from su > su-ma] mf()n. very middling or mediocre, [Kmandakīya-nītisra]

2) [v.s. ...] slender waisted

3) ܳⲹ (सुमध्यमा):—[=su-ⲹ] [from su-madhyama > su > su-ma] f. a graceful woman, [Mahbhrata; 峾ⲹṇa etc.]

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ܳⲹ (सुमध्यमा):—[su-ⲹ] (m) 1. f. Woman with a fine waist.

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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