Ajanu, Ājānu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Ajanu 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)Ājānu (आजान�) refers to “up to one’s knees�, according to the second chapter of the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā (Toxicology).—Accordingly, text text dictates that a Garuḍa-upāsaka, the aspirant, must meditate on Garuḍa of the following form—He is of golden colour up to his knees (Գ) [Գta� suvarṇābham], white like the snow at the hip, red like vermilion at the neck and with black hair. [...]

Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryĀjānu (आजान�).�ind. Up to the knees; °विलम्भिबाहुम� (ܳ) R.18.26,16.84.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀjānu (आजान�):—[=-Գ] ind. (generally in [compound]) as far as the knee.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: A-janupahu, Ajanubahu, Ajanulambin, Ajanusama, Ajanuvahu, Ajanuvilambita, Ajanuya.
Full-text: Ajanubahu, Ajanusama, Ajanulambin, A-janupahu, Acanupaku, Dahin, Lamba, Vilambin, A.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Ajanu, Ājānu, A-janu, Ā-jānu; (plurals include: Ajanus, Ājānus, janus, jānus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.22.37 < [Chapter 22 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
Verse 1.7.9 < [Chapter 7 - Description of the Conquest of All Directions]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.2.214 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Appearance]
Verse 1.13.65 < [Chapter 13 - Defeating Digvijayī]
Verse 1.16.47 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Verse 5 < [Section 1]
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 4 - Salvation to a Brāhmaṇa—Ātmadeva < [Bhāgavata-Māhātmya: The Glory of Bhāgavata Purāṇa]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Phytochemical screening and antioxidant evaluation of Nauclea latifolia. < [2023: Volume 12, July special issue 12]
An overview of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis < [2015: Volume 4, August issue 8]
Bismuth subsalicylate Pickering emulsion with Janus particles. < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]