Prakranta, Prakrānta: 10 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
In Buddhism
1. Mahayana
India history
Languages
1. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Prakranta means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Prakrānta (प्रक्रान्त) refers to “circumambulation” (as an act of worship), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.19 (“Gaṇapati’s marriage”).—Accordingly, after Gaṇeśa spoke to Śiva and Pārvatī: “On hearing his words, Pārvatī and Śiva sat on the seats for receiving worship. They were worshipped by him and circumambulated (prakrānta) [tenātha pūjitau tau ca prakrāntau ca punaḥ punaḥ] seven times and bowed too seven times. Joining his palms in reverence and eulogising his parents agitated by love and affection, many times, Gaṇeśa the ocean of intelligence, spoke thus”.

context information

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.

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on Agriculture

Prakrānta (प्रक्रान्त) refers to “having departed”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly [after Sāgara taught the Nāga-vow mantra], “Then the Bhagavān, having encouraged the Nāga kings, and having established them in the vow, and having instructed Vaiśramaṇa the Great King, departed (prakrānta).—The Sending forth of Rain called Entry into the Residence of Vaiśramaṇa Nāga Vow has ended”.

context information

Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Prakrānta.—(CII 1), active or zealous. Note: prakrānta is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

context information

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

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Prakrānta (प्रक्रान्त).—p. p.

1) Commenced, begun.

2) Gone, proceeded.

3) In hand, under discussion.

4) Surpassed.

5) Brave.

6) Previously mentioned.

-tam 1 The outset of a journey.

2) The case or point in question.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Prakrānta (प्रक्रान्त).—[neuter] setting out, departure.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Prakrānta (प्रक्रान्त):—[=pra-krānta] [from pra-kram] mfn. proceeded, gone etc., [Kāvya literature]

2) [v.s. ...] commenced, begun, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

3) [v.s. ...] previously mentioned or stated, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

4) [v.s. ...] n. the setting out on a journey, [Yājñavalkya]

5) [v.s. ...] the point in question, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Prakrānta (प्रक्रान्त):—[pra-krānta] (ntaḥ-ntā-ntaṃ) a. Begun; proceeded; surpassed.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Prakrānta (प्रक्रान्त) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Pakkaṃta.

[Sanskrit to German]

Prakranta in German

context information

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.

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