Adhuna, Adhunā: 19 definitions
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Adhuna means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, Hindi. 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
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarAdhunā (अधुना).—tad. affix applied to the pronoun इदम् (idam) which is changed into इ (i) before the affix and then elided by P. VI.4.148, or changed into अ (a) in which case धुना (dhunā) or अधुना (adhunā) could be looked upon as a tad. affix.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAdhunā (अधुना) means “just now”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.5.—Accordingly, as Menā says to the Goddess (i.e., Durgā):—“O Goddess, your form has been perceived by me directly, just now [i.e., adhunā]. I wish to eulogise you. Be pleased.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraAdhunā (अधुना) refers to “now” (i.e., pronounced before an explanation starts), 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 2.28cd-33]—“Now (adhunā), I shall explain the limbs of the mantra, with which, tied together, he achieves perfection. The hṛdayamantra, [which] confers all perfections, is the letter that terminates in the middle [j], followed by the fifth sovereign vowel [u], and summits with the conclusion of wind [ṃ]. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryadhunā : (adv.) now; recently; newly.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAdhunā, (adv.) (Vedic adhunā) just now, quite recently D.II, 208; Vin.II, 185 (kālakata); Miln.155; Dāvs II, 94.
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryadhunā (अधुना).—ad S Now, at present.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishadhunā (अधुना).—ad Now, at present.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAdhunā (अधुना).—ind. [asmin kāle; idamaḥ īdaṃśabdasya saptamyantātkālavācinaḥ svārthe adhunāpratyayaḥ syāt P.V.3.17 Sk.] Now, at this time; प्रमदानामधुना विडम्बना (pramadānāmadhunā viḍambanā) Kumārasambhava 4.12. अधुना हरणे कुचौ यतेते दयिते ते करिशावकुम्भलक्ष्मयाः (adhunā haraṇe kucau yatete dayite te kariśāvakumbhalakṣmayāḥ) Bv.2.8.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryAdhunā (अधुना).—ind. Now, at present. E. idam this, irregularly formed.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryAdhunā (अधुना).—adv. Now.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryAdhunā (अधुना).—[adverb] now, presently.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryAdhunā (अधुना):—ind. at this time, now.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Goldstücker Sanskrit-English DictionaryAdhunā (अधुना):—ind. Now, at present. E. aś (i. e. a, considered as a substitute of idam), taddh. aff. adhunā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryAdhunā (अधुना):—ind. Now.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Adhunā (अधुना) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Aṇaha, Ahuā.
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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 dictionaryAdhunā (अधुना):—(ind) now, at present.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAdhunā (ಅಧುನಾ):—[adjective] relating to the present time; of most recent date.
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: Adhunabhisitta, Adhunagata, Adhunatan, Adhunatana, Adhunati, Adhunaya, Adhunuppanna.
Ends with: Asadhuna, Avadhuna, Madhuna, Paritadhuna, Sadhuna, Vadhuna.
Full-text (+8): Adhunatana, Adhunika, Anaha, Shumbhapura, Nataparvan, Adhunabhisitta, Adhunagata, Adhunuppanna, Bhavitavya, Lohitay, Kanakashaila, Poshyaputra, Kanakacala, Ahua, Kanakadri, Kanakagiri, Poshyasuta, Katantra, Prastuta, Kalapaka.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.7.114 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Verse 2.3.118 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Verse 1.5.100 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 4.3.6 < [Part 3 - Chivalry (vīrya-rasa)]
Verse 3.2.126 < [Part 2 - Affection and Service (dāsya-rasa)]
Verse 2.4.72 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 4.2a - The Second: Tārādṛṣṭi (tārā-dṛṣṭi)—Introduction < [Chapter 4 - The Eight Yogadṛṣṭis and the nature of a Liberated Soul]
Chapter 4.1f - Avañcaka-traya (the unfailing triad) < [Chapter 4 - The Eight Yogadṛṣṭis and the nature of a Liberated Soul]
Shishupala-vadha (Study) (by Shila Chakraborty)
Marching time in the Śiśupālavadha < [Chapter 6 - Principles of Warfare]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 33 [Forms of Manifestation] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]