Himsana, Hiṃsana, Hiṃsanā: 13 definitions
Introduction:
Himsana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaHiṃsana (हिंसन) refers to “harming (other beings)”, as taught in the Damśarūpa (“aspects of snake-bites”) section of the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Agadatantra or Sarpavidyā).—The Kāśyapasaṃhitā enumerates eight reasons as to why snakes bite humans. [...] Nearly 222 bites are deemed by Kāśyapasaṃhitā as non-poisonous. Four are poisonous and engage in harming other beings (jantu-hiṃsana). When a person is bitten by a snake, one of the family members or messengers is sent to the local snake-bite expert.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Hiṃsana (हिंसन) refers to the “killing” (of any animal), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, “Now will be given a brief but complete account of mṛgayā or hunting. Though one art, it has infinite varieties, eight of which only are going to be described here. The killing (hiṃsana) of any animal by whatever means, either for the sake of its flesh or for mere pleasure, is called mṛgayā or hunting. [...]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryhiṃsana : (nt.) teasing; injury; hurting. || hiṃsanā (f.) teasing; injury; hurting.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryHiṃsana (हिंसन) or Hiṃsanā (हिंसना).—[hiṃs-lyuṭ] Striking, hurting, killing; वर्जयेत् (varjayet) ... प्राणिनां चैव हिंसनम् (prāṇināṃ caiva hiṃsanam) Manusmṛti 2.177;1.48; Y.1.33.
Derivable forms: hiṃsanam (हिंसनम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryHiṃsana (हिंसन).—n.
(-naṃ) Injuring, hurting, killing. E. hisi to hurt, lyuṭ aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryHiṃsana (हिंसन).—[hiṃs + ana], n. 1. Slaying, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 10, 78 2. Injury, ib. 2, 177.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryHiṃsana (हिंसन).—[neuter] = hiṃsā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Hiṃsana (हिंसन):—[from hiṃs] m. an enemy, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] n. the act of hurting, injuring, killing, slaying, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryHiṃsana (हिंसन):—(naṃ) 1. n. Injuring.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Hiṃsana (हिंसन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Hiṃsaṇa.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryHiṃsaṇa (हिंसण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Hiṃsana.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusHiṃsana (ಹಿಂಸನ):—
1) [noun] the act or an instance of tormenting.
2) [noun] the act or an instance of killing.
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: Himsanandi.
Ends with: Abhihimsana, Ahimsana, Avihimsana, Bhimsana, Jantuhimsana, Khimsana, Khimsana, Nihimsana, Vihimsana.
Full-text: Nihimsana, Abhihimsana, Jura, Rosana, Paryali, Vikirana, Midha, Pranimata, Ahimsa, Minati, Pataha, Sara.
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Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Strengthening of Comprehension in Forty Ways < [Chapter XX - Purification by Knowledge and Vision of the Path and the Not-path]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.177 < [Section XXX - Rules to be observed by the Religious Student]
Telugu Poetry in the Post-Independence Period < [April - June 1973]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)