Brindavana, Bṛndāvana, Brimdavana: 3 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Purana
India history
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1. Kannada
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Brindavana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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 Bṛndāvana can be transliterated into English as Brndavana or Brindavana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Bṛndāvana (बृन्दावन).—The Gopas left Bṛhadvana and settled here as it was quite suitable for their cattle; nearby was Govardhana as also the Yamunā;¹ Agha's form as a boaconstrictor mistaken for the landscape of Bṛndāvana by the cowherd boys; his skin used as an artificial cavern by the cowherds;² made holy by Kṛṣṇa's rambles;³ a description of; here summer presented the appearance of the spring season; description of winter and spring at the place;⁴ music of the Lord at; Gopis met Kṛṣṇa at the place and enjoyed his presence;⁵ Gopis searched for Kṛṣṇa at.⁶

1) Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 11. 28, 36.
2) Ib. X. 12. 18-23. 36; 13. 59.
3) Ib. X. 15. 1.
4) Ib. X. 15. 5-8; 18. 2-8; 20 (whole).
5) Ib. X. 21 5 and 10.
6) Ib. X. 30. 23; 47. 43.

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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.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Bṛndāvana.—(EI 12), a tomb. Note: bṛndāvana is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Bṛṃdāvana (ಬೃಂದಾವನ):—

1) [noun] a tower-like structure for growing holy basil, usu. in front of the house.

2) [noun] a similar structure constructed as a monument where saints of some sects are buried.

3) [noun] a similar structure raised in the name of such a saint, elsewhere.

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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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