Himavanta, Himavamta: 4 definitions
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Himavanta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesHimavanta (हिमवन्त) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.24.27, II.47.19, VIII.30.10, VIII.30.78, IX.44.2, IX.44.13, IX.44.42) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Himavanta) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s 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.
India history and geography
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismHimavanta (हिमवन्त) is the name of a mountain situated in Majjhimadesa (Middle Country) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—In the Aṅguttara Nikāya the Himavanta is mentioned as the Pabbatarāja. In the Milindapañho it is stated that 500 rivers issued forth from the Himavanta and that of these ten are important. They are: Gaṅga, Yamunā, Aciravatī, Sarabhū, Mahī, Sindhu, Sarassatī, Vetravatī, Vitaṃsā and Candabhāga.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishHimavanta (हिमवन्त).—m The Himalayas.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusHimavaṃta (ಹಿಮವಂತ):—[noun] = ಹಿಮಾಲಯ [himalaya].
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: Himavanta Sutta, Himavantapadesa.
Ends with: Anuhimavanta, Mahimavamta, Uttarahimavanta.
Full-text (+39): Nagapa, Kulirvettereya, Abhiprasarati, Kancanapabbata, Upagiri, Siwalik, Himavan, Lesser Himalaya, Kancana, Tarai, Great Central Himalaya, Upanidhaya, Mahakala, Manipabbata, Vidhava, Nandamulappabhara, Uha, Antargiri, Suvannaguha, Bahirgiri.
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Search found 17 books and stories containing Himavanta, Himavamta, Himavaṃta; (plurals include: Himavantas, Himavamtas, Himavaṃtas). 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 2.3.11 < [Chapter 3 - Description of the Yamunā’s Arrival]
Verse 6.14.33 < [Chapter 14 - The Glories of Ratnākara, Raivata, and Kācala]
Verses 6.14.19-20 < [Chapter 14 - The Glories of Ratnākara, Raivata, and Kācala]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary of Biography of the thera Sucintita < [Chapter 7 - Sakacintaniyavagga (section on Sakacintaniya)]
Commentary on Biography of the thera Ambadāyaka < [Chapter 7 - Sakacintaniyavagga (section on Sakacintaniya)]
Commentary on Biography of the thera Bhisadāyaka < [Chapter 7 - Sakacintaniyavagga (section on Sakacintaniya)]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
(Mark 28): The Mark of the Voice having Eight Qualities as a Brahmā < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]
Chapter 10 - Hemavata Sutta (the story of Sātāgiri Deva and Hemavata Deva) < [Volume 2.2]
Biography (1) Koṇḍañña Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Geographical Aspects of the Purāṇas (Introduction) < [Chapter 8 - Geographical data in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 2 - How The World Came To An End < [Chapter 11 - Planes Of Existence]