Vardhani, Vardhanī, Vārdhanī, Var-dhani: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Vardhani means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraVardhanī (वर्धनी):—The Sanskrit name for a classification of a ‘temple’, according to the Agnipurāṇa, featuring a list of 45 temple types. It is listed under the group named Kailāśa, featuring circular-shaped temples. This list represents the classification of temples in North-India.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVārdhanī (वार्धनी) refers to “she who brings about growth (and development)”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata verse 4.71-75.—Accordingly, “(Kuṇḍalinī) bestows (marital) bliss and so is said to be Nityā (the Eternal Woman). She brings about growth (vārdhanī) (and development) and is the eternal (nityā) mother of the universe who instills certainty. She is the eternal Transmental. Devoid of the universe of thought constructs, she resides in the life breath of all. She is the supreme energy, called Kuṇḍalā and is the seventeenth energy (of the Moon). [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVardhanī (वर्धनी) refers to a “broom”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.54 (“Description of the duties of the chaste wife”).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin lady said to Pārvatī: “[...] She shall not talk to any woman who disparages or hates her husband. She shall not stand alone anywhere nor shall she take bath in the nude. A chaste lady shall never sleep on a mortar threshing rod, a broom (vardhanī), a grinding stone, a machine or on the threshold. Except at the time of sexual intercourse she shall never show her maturity and initiative. She shall like whatever her husband is interested in. [...]”.
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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraVardhanī (वर्धनी) is the name of a vidyā subdued by Rāvaṇa, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.1 [origin of the rākṣasavaṃśa and vānaravaṃśa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, “[...] Rāvaṇa, knowing the highest good, not considering it worthless, remained motionless like a high mountain, absorbed in preeminent meditation. ‘Well done! Well done!’ was the cry of gods in the sky, and the Yakṣa-servants departed quickly, terrified. One thousand vidyās, the sky being lighted up by them, came to Daśāsya (=Rāvaṇa), saying aloud, ‘We are subject to you.’ [e.g., Vardhanī, ...] great vidyās beginning with these were subdued by noble Daśāsya in just a few days because of his former good acts. [...]”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVārdhanī (वार्धनी).—a water-jar.
Vārdhanī is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms vār and dhanī (धनी).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVārdhanī (वार्धनी).—[feminine] water-jar.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vardhanī (वर्धनी):—[from vardhana > vardha] f. a broom, brush, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] a water-jar of a [particular] shape, [Purāṇa; Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi] (cf. vārdhani)
3) [v.s. ...] the act of increasing, increase, growth, prosperity, success, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa]
4) [v.s. ...] enlarging magnifying, strengthening, promoting, [Kātyāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Hitopadeśa]
5) [v.s. ...] a means of strengthening, restorative, comfort, [Ṛg-veda]
6) [v.s. ...] educating, rearing, [Kathāsaritsāgara]
7) Vārdhanī (वार्धनी):—[=vār-dhanī] [from vār] a f. a water-jar, [Hemacandra’s Pariśiṣṭaparvan]
8) [=vār-dhanī] b vār-dhi etc. See under vār, p. 943, col. 1.
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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 corpusVardhani (ವರ್ಧನಿ):—
1) [noun] an implement for sweeping, consisting of a brush of straw or stiff strands of synthetic material bound tightly to the end of a long handle; a broom.
2) [noun] a water-jug with a handle and a snout to pour water.
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)
Partial matches: Dhanin, Var, Tani.
Starts with: Vardhanika, Vardhaniya, Vardhaniyata, Vardhaniyatva.
Ends with: Analavivardhani, Bhaktivivardhani, Jivavardhani, Keshavardhani, Nandivardhani, Prajnavardhani, Samvardhani, Smritivardhani, Vivardhani.
Full-text: Vardhanika, Vardhamanaka, Varuttani, Keshavardhana, Varttani, Smritivardhani, Jivavardhani, Paruvatavarttani, Keshavardhani, Kesarika, Kesharuha, Vadhavana, Kailasa.
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The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 78 - Mode of investiture of the sacred thread for the deity (pavitra-ārohaṇa)
Chapter 34 - Mode of performing oblation
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 10.4.7 < [Sukta 4]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 47 - Installation of the Liṅga (continued) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 27 - The description of the Jaya ablution < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 48 - The different varieties of Gāyatrī < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 81 - The Greatness of Varuṇeśvara (varuṇa-īśvara-tīrtha) < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 4 - Dharmāraṇya Established as a Holy Place < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 3 - Indra’s Fear < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter XLVIII - Installations of divine images < [Agastya Samhita]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 36 - Installation of Śiva < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Chapter 16 - The consecration of the disciple (śiṣya) < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Chapter 21 - Nitya and Naimittika rites < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]