Virinca, Viricā, Virimca, Viriñca: 11 definitions
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Virinca means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Tamil. 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 Virincha.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚāktismViriñca (विरिञ्च):—One of the male offspring from Mahālakṣmī (rajas-form of Mahādevī). Viriñca means “the pure one beyond passion”. This is usually a name for Brahmā, but is also sometimes applied to Viṣṇu or Śiva. Mahālakṣmī is one of the three primary forms of Devī, the other two being Mahākālī and Mahāsarasvatī. Not to be confused with Lakṣmī, she is a more powerful cosmic aspect (vyaṣṭi) of Devi and represents the guṇa (universal energy) named rajas. Also see the Devī Māhātmya, a Sanskrit work from the 5th century, incorporated into the Mārkaṇḍeya-Purāṇa.
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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexViriñca (विरिञ्च).—(Virañcya, Bhāgavata-purāṇa); also Viriñci, a name of Brahmā.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 9. 20; Matsya-purāṇa 154. 17-54.
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: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryViriñca (विरिञ्च).—
1) Name of Brahman.
2) Of Śiva
3) Of Viṣṇu.
Derivable forms: viriñcaḥ (विरिञ्चः).
See also (synonyms): viriñcana.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryViriñca (विरिञ्च).—m.
(-ñcaḥ) Brahma: see viriñci .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryViriñca (विरिञ्च).—[masculine] [Epithet] of Brahman.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryViriñca (विरिञ्च):—m. (perhaps [from] √ric; but cf. virañca) Name of Brahmā (but also applied to Viṣṇu and Śiva), [Mahābhārata; Kathāsaritsāgara; Purāṇa] (-tā f., [Bhāgavata-purāṇa])
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryViriñca (विरिञ्च):—(ñcaḥ) 1. m. Brahmā.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Viriñca (विरिञ्च) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Viriṃca.
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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 dictionary1) Viriṃca (विरिंच) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vibhaj.
2) Viriṃca (विरिंच) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Viriñca.
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 corpusViriṃca (ವಿರಿಂಚ):—[noun] = ವಿರಿಂಚಿ - [virimci -] 1 .
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Starts with: Virincan, Virincana, Virincanan, Virincananceti, Virincata.
Full-text: Virincana, Virincya, Viranca, Virinci, Virincata, Vibhaj, Virincipadashuddha, Virincinathiya, Vairinca, Virincigola, Virincinatha, Virincan.
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The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 104 - The eulogy of the lord (devastuti) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 16 - The principle of Śiva < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 98 - Thousand names of Śiva (Sahasranāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 6.20.14-15 < [Chapter 20 - In the Description of the Second Fort, the Glories of Indra-tīrtha, etc.]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.2.49 < [Chapter 2 - Divya (the celestial plane)]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.147 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Gods and Divinities < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 14 - Manifestation of Śaṅkara < [Section 3b - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Uttarārdha)]
Chapter 41 - The Genesis of the Name Kuśasthalī < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 35 - The Confluence of Kalyā with Suvarṇamukharī < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]