Dhvaji, Dhvajī: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Dhvaji 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)
Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantraDhvajī (ध्वजी):—One of the nine Dūtī presided over by one of the nine bhaivaravas named Mudreśa (emanation of Ananta, who is the central presiding deity of Dūtīcakra), according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra and the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.
Shaiva (शैव, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Dhvaji (ध्वजि):—[from dhvañj] [gana] yavādi and bāhv-ādi.
2) Dhvajī (ध्वजी):—[from dhvañj] a [gana] yavādi and bāhv-ādi.
3) [from dhvañj] b in [compound] for ja.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), 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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDhvaji (ಧ್ವಜಿ):—[noun] a man who draws the sweet sap from palm trees; a toddy-drawer.
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)
Starts with: Dhvajika, Dhvajikar, Dhvajikarana, Dhvajikri, Dhvajin, Dhvajini, Dhvajinipala, Dhvajinipati, Dhvajinipatitva, Dhvajinivan, Dhvajinyutsavasamketa.
Ends with: Dharmadhvaji, Gajadhvaji, Makaradhvaji, Saradhvaji, Taladhvaji.
Full-text: Dhvajikarana, Dhvajikri, Saradhvaji, Dhvaj, Taladhvaji, Barhidhvaja, Dhvajin, Dharma.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Dhvaji, Dhvajī; (plurals include: Dhvajis, Dhvajīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.16.228 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
Verse 2.23.114-115 < [Chapter 23 - Wandering about Navadvīpa On the Day the Lord Delivered the Kazi]
Verse 1.16.229 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.92 < [Section VIII - Expiation of drinking Wine (surā)]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 4 - Kapila’s philosophy in the Bhāgavata-purāṇa < [Chapter XXIV - The Bhāgavata-purāṇa]