Asina, Āsīna, Āśina, Āsīnā, Ashina, Asinā: 20 definitions
Introduction:
Asina means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, biology. 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.
The Sanskrit term Āśina can be transliterated into English as Asina or Ashina, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraĀsīna (आसीन) refers to one of the twelve types of lāsya, or “gentle form of dance” according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 20. It is also known by the name Āsīnapāṭhya. These various lāsya are presented as a specific type of dramatic play (nāṭya) similar to that of the Bhāṇa type
Source: svAbhinava: Abhinavagupta’s Treatment of the lāsyāṅgasĀsīna (आसीन).—One of the ten type of lāsyāṅga, or ‘elements of the gentle dance’;—In it the lady sits with the body contracted (i.e., without gesticulation), being full of anxiety and grief. There is no instrumental music. Abhinava explains that when there is overpoweri ng grief the character sits down giving up gesticulation. It is devoid of the playing of the four-fold musical instruments and the song of the ladies therein is extremely delicate due to the (prominence of the) kākali note which attracts the mind. It is useful everywhere in pathos and the like. It has consequents such as lying down, contemplation, gaze turned downward, etc.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĀsīnā (आसीना) refers to “seated upon”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(Jvālāmaṅgalyā), the goddess born of Jāla is very dignified and powerful. She has five faces, four arms, and sits on a white lion [i.e., śvetasiṃhāsana-āsīnā]. She holds sword, club, fetter, and goad and is adorned with jewels. She wears clothes of various colours, is fierce and, when worshipped, bestows boons”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraĀsīnā (आसीना) refers to “(being) seated (in a particular pose)”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 18.63-68, while describing the iconography of Mṛtyujit and the consort Amṛtalakṣmī]—“After [the Mantrin] has meditated on the beautiful form as indicated earlier, he should worship Mṛtyujit and Śrī Devī [Amṛtalakṣmī], [...]. She is charming [and] wears a pure white crown. [She has] one face, three eyes, [and is] seated (āsīnā) in the baddhapadmāsana, adorned with a Yoga strap, a conch and lotus in [her] hand, the hands [forming the gestures of] wish-granting and protection. Four armed, Mahādevī is marked with all auspicious signs. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchĀsīna (आसीन) refers to “sitting (comfortably)”, according to the Haṭhapradīpikā 3.90.—Accordingly, “Pure ashes, which were produced by burning cow-dung, [should first be] placed in water. After having sex in which Vajrolī Mudrā [was performed], the woman and man, who are sitting (āsīna) comfortably and have finished love making, [should] immediately smear their own bodies [with the ashes mixed with water]
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).
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryĀsīna.—(JAHRS, Vol. IX, Part i, p. 31, text line 12), literally ‘seated’; downcast, dejected. Cf. Ep. Ind., Vol. XXXV, pp. 264-65. Note: āsīna is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Asina in India is the name of a plant defined with Hardwickia binata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryāsīna : (pp. of āsati) sat; seated; sitting.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀsīna, (adj.) (pp. of ās, see āsati) sitting S. I, 195 = Nd2 136; Sn. 1105, 1136; Dh. 227, 386; J. I, 390; III, 95; V, 340; VI, 297; Dāvs II. 17. (Page 116)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryĀśina (आशिन).—a. Ved. Aged; see आशिन् (āśin).
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Āsīna (आसीन).—Pres. p. Sitting, seated; आसीनानां सुरभितशिलं नाभिगन्धैर्मृगाणाम् °प्रचलायितम् (āsīnānāṃ surabhitaśilaṃ nābhigandhairmṛgāṇām °pracalāyitam) nodding when seated; falling asleep.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀsīna (आसीन).—mfn.
(-naḥ-nā-naṃ) Sitting, seated. E. ās to sit, śānac affix, form irr.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀśina (आशिन).—[adjective] aged.
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Āśīna (आशीन).—[adjective] = āśina.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Āśina (आशिन):—[from āś] a mfn. aged (having reached old age), [Ṛg-veda i, 27, 13] ([eating, [Tārānātha tarkavācaspati’s Vācaspatyam, Sanskrit dictionary]])
2) b See āś, [column]1.
3) Āśīna (आशीन):—mfn. = āśina (p. 157), [Maitrāyaṇī-saṃhitā]
4) Āsīna (आसीन):—[from ās] mfn. sitting, seated.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀsīna (आसीन):—[(naḥ-nā-naṃ) a.] Sitting, seated.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Āsīna (आसीन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Āsīṇa.
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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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryĀsīna (आसीन) [Also spelled asin]:—(a) seated.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Asiṇa (असिण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Aśana.
2) Āsiṇa (आसिण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Āśin.
3) Āsiṇa (आसिण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Āśvina.
4) Āsīṇa (आसीण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Āsīna.
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 corpusĀsīna (ಆಸೀನ):—[adjective] sitting; seated.
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: Acinam, Ashinamara, Asina-parnu, Asinadu, Asinagaraprakaraprashasti, Asinagottemullu, Asinakha, Asinakhi, Asinanagaraprakaraprashasti, Asinanagu, Asinapani, Asinapasina, Asinapathya, Asinapracalayita, Asinaprachalayita, Asinasi, Asinayara.
Ends with (+99): Abhilasina, Addagapasina, Adhyasina, Agrasina, Aikadashina, Akasa Kasina, Aloka Kasina, Amasina, Amgutthapasina, Anasina, Anjasina, Anudasina, Anvasina, Apasina, Arasina, Asanasina, Asinapasina, Audasina, Avashina, Bahupasina.
Full-text (+26): Asinapracalayita, Udasinata, Udasina, Ashin, Adhyasina, Sukhasina, Audasinya, Pracalayita, Asinapathya, Ashvina, Asana, Svasina, Uparyasina, Parshvasina, Anvasina, Paryupasina, Asati, Paryyupasina, Samasina, Tatabhu.
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