Anandini, Ānandinī: 2 definitions
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Anandini means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Gitashastra (science of music)
Ānandinī (आनन्दिनी) refers to a classification of Prabandha based on five Aṅgas (“sections”) according to Śārṅgadeva—[Cf. Saṅgītarāja, Gītaratnakośa, Prabandhollāsa, Sūḍaprabandha prakaraṇam, p.552].—Prabandha refers to “musical compositions (that belong to the category of nibaddha-gāna)”. Its aṅgas or “limbs” are six in number. A prabandha can have two, three, four, five or six aṅgas. Based on the number of aṅgas present, prabandhas are classified into five groups (jātis). For example, Ānandinī which has five aṅgas and is alternatively known as Nīti.
Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, gītaśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Ānaṃdini (ಆನಂದಿನಿ):—[noun] (myst.) the fifth of the seven stages in attaining the perfect union with the Supreme; the state which is filled with nothing but perfect happiness.
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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