Varnabha, ³Õ²¹°łį¹Äb³óÄå, Varna-abha: 2 definitions
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Varnabha 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra³Õ²¹°łį¹Äb³óÄå (ą¤µą¤°ą„ą¤£ą¤¾ą¤ą¤�) refers to a ābeautiful colorā�, according to the Netratantra of Kį¹£emarÄja: a Åaiva text from the 9th century in which Åiva (Bhairava) teaches PÄrvatÄ« topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.āAccordingly, [verse 11.1-24ab, while describing the appearance and worship of Tumburu]āā[...] GÄyatrÄ« is a beautiful red color (°ł²¹°ģ³Ł²¹-±¹²¹°łį¹Äb³óÄå), adorned with one face, sitting in the bound lotus seat, the eye opened in meditation. SÄvitrÄ« is the color white, eyes gone to inward meditation. The devÄ« MÄyÄ is dark and four armed [One of her] pair [of arms] hold a great cloth that conceals the worldā�.
Shaiva (ą¤¶ą„ą¤�, Åaiva) or Shaivism (Åaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVarį¹Äbha (ą¤µą¤°ą„ą¤£ą¤¾ą¤) refers to āhaving the complexion of a particular colourā�, according to the ÅivapurÄį¹a 2.3.46 (āThe arrival of the bridegroomā�).āAccordingly, as BrahmÄ narrated to NÄrada: āMenÄ saw with pleasure lord Åiva, the bridegroom of PÄrvatÄ«, served by all the gods and who by that time had come there. Åiva had the complexion of the colour (±¹²¹°łį¹Äb³ó²¹) of the Campaka flower. He had only one face but retained the three eyes. The face was beaming with a simple smile. He was bedecked in gems and gold and wore a garland of MÄlatÄ« flowers. The gem-set crown was lustrous. He wore brilliant necklaces. He was bedecked in bangles and bracelets of fine workmanship. [...]ā�.
The Purana (ą¤Ŗą„ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤�, purÄį¹as) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient Indiaās 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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Starts with: Varnabhairava.
Full-text: Svarnavarnabha, Savarnabha, Bandhujivaka, Bandhuka.
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