Upasobhita, Upa-shobhita, Upashobhita, Upa-subha-ta: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Upasobhita means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram±«±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹ (उपशोà¤à¤¿à¤�) refers to “that which shines brilliantlyâ€�, according to the ÅšrÄ«matottara-tantra, an expansion of the KubjikÄmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the KubjikÄ cult.—Accordingly, “The venerable sacred seat of JÄlandhara is in the locus of the cavity (of the mouth). It is adorned with flames of Fire and shines brilliantly [i.e., ±¹²¹³ó²Ô¾±Âá±¹Äå±ô²¹-³Ü±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹] and burns with the Doomsday Fire in the form of a (radiant) spark (of light). The venerable CakrīśanÄtha is the emperor in the middle of the wheel (located here) and is mounted on the power of his knowledge surrounded by many troupes of YoginÄ«s and is adorned with sixteen energies. [...]â€�.

Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) 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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra±«±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹ (उपशोà¤à¤¿à¤�) refers to “sitting atopâ€� [=‘being decorated withâ€� ?], according to the Netratantra of Ká¹£emarÄja: a Åšaiva text from the 9th century in which Åšiva (Bhairava) teaches PÄrvatÄ« topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 13.1-9, while describing the appearance and worship of Viṣṇu, in the form of NÄrÄyaṇa]—“He should always think of the four-armed NÄrÄyaṇa arising. [...] Deva bears divine garments [and] sits atop a divine flower (»å¾±±¹²â²¹±è³Üá¹£p²¹-³Ü±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹) [i.e., a lotus]. [He is] decorated with a gleaming crown of rubies, a small bell, and a net [and] wears heavenly earrings. [...]â€�.

Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi±«±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹ (उपशोà¤à¤¿à¤�) refers to “being adorned (with various colors)â€�, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (³¾²¹á¹‡á¸²¹±ôÄå°ù³¦²¹²Ô²¹) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara SamÄdhi, which refers to the primary ±èÅ«ÂáÄå and ²õÄå»å³ó²¹²ÔÄå practice of Newah MahÄyÄna-VajrayÄna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “This, this here most excellent cloth, adorned with various colors (³Ü±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹â€�²ÔÄå²ÔÄå-°ù²¹á¹ƒg´Ç±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹³¾), I give with the most excellent devotion, granting success in everythingâ€�.

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (±¹²¹Âá°ù²¹²âÄå²Ô²¹) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryupasobhita : (pp. of upasobhati) appeared beautiful.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUpasobhita, (pp. of upasobheti) embellished, beautified, adorned PvA. 153, 187; Sdhp. 593. (Page 148)
: Sutta: Pali Word Grammar from Pali Myanmar Dictionaryupasobhita (ဥပသောဘá€á€�) [(ti) (á€á€�)]â€�
[upa+subha+ta]
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Pali is the language of the Tipiá¹aka, which is the sacred canon of TheravÄda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary±«±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹ (उपशोà¤à¤¿à¤�).—mfn.
(-³Ù²¹á¸�-³ÙÄå-³Ù²¹á¹�) Adorned. E. upa and Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹ beautified.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary±«±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹ (उपशोà¤à¤¿à¤�):—[=upa-Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹] [from ³Ü±è²¹-Å›³Ü²ú³ó] mfn. adorned, ornamented, decorated, [MahÄbhÄrata; MÄrkaṇá¸eya-purÄṇa; SuÅ›ruta; Pañcatantra etc.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary±«±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹ (उपशोà¤à¤¿à¤�):—[upa-Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹] (taá¸�-tÄ-taá¹�) p. Adorned.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)±«±è²¹Å›´Ç²ú³ó¾±³Ù²¹ (उपशोà¤à¤¿à¤�) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Uvasobhiya.
Sanskrit, also spelled संसà¥à¤•ृतमà¥� (²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹³¾), 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.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusUpaÅ›Åbhita (ಉಪಶೋà²à²¿à²�):—[adjective] beautified or looking beautiful; ornamented; decorated.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sobhita, Upa, Shubha, Dhavala.
Starts with: Upasobhitanayana.
Full-text: Rangopashobhita, Kapparukkhopasobhita, Vinissatajatihingulikarasupasobhita, Vividhavipulalankaropasobhita, Samupasobhita, Uvasobhiya, Upasobhati, Ashtadvipa, Divyapushpa, Jvala, Vahnijvala, Bhumi.
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