Prasannavadana, Prasanna-vadana: 5 definitions
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Prasannavadana 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)
: Brill: 艢aivism and the Tantric TraditionsPrasannavadana (啶啶班じ啶ㄠ啶ㄠさ啶︵え) refers to 鈥渙ne having a gracious face鈥�, according to the 13th-century Matsyendrasa峁僪it膩: a Kubjik膩-Tripur膩 oriented Tantric Yoga text of the 峁岣峚nvaya艣膩mbhava tradition from South India.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸Visualisation of Parame艣vara]:鈥擺...] He is adorned with nice anklets, armlets, rings and bracelets, and he shines with small toe rings, 肠丑补苍苍补丑墨谤补蝉, etc., and diadems and a crown. His face is gracious (prasannavadana), beautiful, his lips are smeared with betel leaves. His mind is filled with the joy of wine, and his body is supreme bliss [itself]. [...]鈥�.
Shaiva (啶多啶�, 艣aiva) or Shaivism (艣aivism) 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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPrasannavadana (啶啶班じ啶ㄠ啶ㄠさ啶︵え) refers to 鈥渙ne who has a serene face鈥�, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjik膩 Tantras.鈥擜ccordingly, [while describing the gross form of Nav膩tman called 艢abdar膩艣inav膩tman]: 鈥�(Nav膩tman) has a big body and burns intensely, illumining the sky with (his) radiant energy. (He has) five faces (with) large eyes and is adorned with ten arms and the moon. He has a large chest and, auspicious, has a serene face (prasannavadana). He has long arms (that extend up to) the knees, (large) thighs and shanks (like a) palm tree. (His) stomach is thin. He has beautiful hands and feet and thin fingers (like tender) shoots. The lustre of (his) nails is like the moon and his face shines with (his) radiant teeth. The middle (part of his body) is marked by a deep navel and the lotus of the navel is a clockwise spiral鈥�.
Shakta (啶多ぞ啶曕啶�, 艣膩kta) or Shaktism (艣膩ktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPrasannavadana (啶啶班じ啶ㄠ啶ㄠさ啶︵え) refers to 鈥渙ne who is delighted with face beaming鈥� and is use to describe Ga峁噀艣a, according to the 艢ivapur膩峁嘺 2.4.17 (鈥淭he Resuscitation of Ga峁噀艣a鈥�).鈥擜ccordingly, after the Gods joined a head to Ga峁噀艣a鈥檚 body: 鈥淸...] Immediately after the contact of the holy water the boy was resuscitated to life and joined with consciousness. As 艢iva willed, the boy woke up as from a sleep. He was handsome, extremely comely. He had the face of an elephant. He was red-complexioned. He was delighted with face beaming (prasannavadana). He was brilliant and had fine features. O great sage, on seeing the son of P膩rvat墨 resuscitated to life, they all rejoiced and their miseries came to an end. [...]鈥�.
The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPrasannavadana (啶啶班じ啶ㄠ啶ㄠさ啶︵え).鈥�a. gracious-looking, with a pleased countenance, smiling.
Prasannavadana is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms prasanna and vadana (啶掂う啶�). See also (synonyms): prasannamukha.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPrasannavadana (啶啶班じ啶ㄠ啶ㄠさ啶︵え):鈥擺prasanna-vadana] (na岣�-n膩-na峁�) a. Idem.
Sanskrit, also spelled 啶膏啶膏啶曕啶むぎ啷� (蝉补峁僺办峁泃补尘), 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)
Partial matches: Prasanna, Vajjana.
Full-text: Prasannamukha, Vajjana, Prasanna.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati D膩sa)
Verse 2.20.22 < [Chapter 20 - The Glories of Mur膩ri Gupta]
Verse 2.6.76 < [Chapter 6 - The Lord鈥檚 Meeting with Advaita 膧c膩rya]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
44. Description of Vamana-murti (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
8. Initial ceremonial steps for Shiva Puja (worship) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kalahasti < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III鈥檚 Time]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Relation of ovulation with daihik prakriti a review study < [2022: Volume 11, April issue 4]