Murchita, Mūrchita: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Murchita 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Murchhita.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚāktismMūrchita (मूर्छित) refers to “passing out” and represents one of the sixty defects of mantras, according to the 11th century Kulārṇava-tantra: an important scripture of the Kaula school of Śāktism traditionally stated to have consisted of 125.000 Sanskrit verses.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Śrī Devī: “For those who do japa without knowing these defects [e.g., mūrchita—passing out], there is no realization even with millions and billions of japa. [...] Oh My Beloved! there are ten processes for eradicating defects in Mantras as described. [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) 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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraMūrchita (मूर्छित) refers to the “reflection (of light from a mirror)”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 4), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The moon (candra) is always below (nearer to the Earth than) the sun. It is spherical in shape. One half of it is always illumined by the light of the sun, while the other half is dark owing to its own shadow, just like a pot placed in the sun. The rays of the sun falling on the watery moon remove the darkness of the night (on Earth) just in the same way as light reflected [i.e., mūrchita] from a mirror (placed in the sun) removes the darkness (from) within a room”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchMūrchita (मूर्छित) or Sumūrchita refers to “being (completely) immersed (in the bliss of absorption)”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] In two days and nights, the Yogin who is completely immersed (sumūrchita) in the bliss of absorption and free of volition, experiences taste even from afar. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMūrchita (मूर्छित) or Sumūrchita refers to “lying unconscious (in the blazing sunshine)” (as part of performing austerities), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.1 (“Description of Tripura—the three cities”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “O great sage, when the Asura Tāraka was killed by Skanda, the son of Śiva, his three sons performed austerities. [...] In the summer season they mastered sunshine. They lighted fires in all directions. Standing in their midst they performed sacrifice with great devotion for the attainment of success. They lay unconscious (su-mūrchita) in the blazing sunshine. During the rainy season, they fearlessly bore all the showers on their heads. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryMūrchita (मूर्छित).—ppp. (= Pali mucchita; in this sense not Sanskrit), infatuated (by desire or wordly things), after gra- thita or granthita, qq.v.: Divyāvadāna 534.19; Mahāvyutpatti 2195.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryMūrchita (मूर्छित).—[adjective] rigid, stiff, thick, strong, intensive, full of, mixed with (—°); roused, excited; stupefied, senseless; [neuter] a kind of song.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Mūrchita (मूर्छित):—[from mūrch] mfn. fainted, stupefied, insensible (n. [impersonal or used impersonally]), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc. calcined, solidified (said of quicksilver), [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]
2) [v.s. ...] intensified, augmented increased, grown, swollen (ifc. = filled or pervaded or mixed with), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature; Suśruta]
3) [v.s. ...] tall, lofty, [Horace H. Wilson]
4) [v.s. ...] reflected (as rays), [Varāha-mihira]
5) [v.s. ...] agitated, excited, [Mahābhārata]
6) [v.s. ...] n. a kind of song or air, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Mūrchita (मूर्छित) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Mucchāvia, Mucchia.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMūrchita (ಮೂರ್ಛಿತ):—[adjective] temporarily deprived of consciousness.
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Mūrchita (ಮೂರ್ಛಿತ):—[noun] a man who is temporarily deprived of consciousness.
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: Murchitaka.
Ends with: Abhimurchita, Adhimurchita, Anadhimurchita, Doshamurchita, Krodhamurchita, Pramurchita, Sammurchita, Shokamurchita, Sumurchita, Vimurchita.
Full-text: Murch, Sammurchitavat, Mucchia, Vimurta, Mucchavia, Shokamurchita, Abhimurchita, Murccitam, Sammurch, Krodhamurchita, Vimurchita, Sammurchita, Grathita, Kim, Vij, Muh.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Murchita, Mūrchita; (plurals include: Murchitas, Mūrchitas). 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 1.6.49 < [Chapter 6 - Description of Kaṃsa’s Strength]
Verse 2.5.16 < [Chapter 5 - The Liberation of Bakāsura]
Verse 1.6.29 < [Chapter 6 - Description of Kaṃsa’s Strength]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.3.3 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 7.102 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.1.301 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lord’s Manifestation and His Instructions on Kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana]
Verse 1.9.60 < [Chapter 9 - Nityānanda’s Childhood Pastimes and Travels to Holy Places]
Verse 2.12.9 < [Chapter 12 - The Glories of Nityānanda]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
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