Burning, Burn, Burned, Burnt: 6 definitions
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Burning means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
The Burning (of cow-dung) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Gomaya, according to the Haṭhapradīpikā 3.90.—Accordingly, “Pure ashes, which were produced by burning (dagdha) cow-dung, [should first be] placed in water. After having sex in which Vajrolī Mudrā [was performed], the woman and man, who are sitting 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).
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Burning (with fire) (in Sanskrit Dahana) refers to one of the seven ways to purify the temple precincts (due to “ominous happenings”), according to the Vishnu-Samhita: an important Tantric work of Kerala authored by Sumati, composed between 11th and 14th century divided in to 30 chapters (patalas).—The expiatory rites are elucidated in the 25th chapter. The Viṣṇu-saṃhitā suggest seven kinds of purification (sthānaśudhi) for averting certain impurities [e.g., burning with fire (dahana)] [...]. The text further recommended various mantras to be used for expiations.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
The Burning (of the body) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pluṣṭa, according to verse 12.42 of Hemacandra’s Yogaśāstra.—Accordingly, “At the time of the arising of the no-mind state, the Yogin experiences the body, which is as though it does not exist, as though [it were] separated, burned (pluṣṭa), flying up and dissolved”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
1) Burning (of incense pots) formed part of the tasks performed to beautify the Sleeping chamber (of young ladies) in Ancient India, as depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—The Kuvalayamala (779 A.D.) is full of cultural material which gains in value because of the firm date of its composition. [...] Page 83.3-9: Here is the description of the house or the sleeping chambers of young ladies which were beautified for the reception of their husbands. The select items in this list are as follows: [e.g., burning of incense pots;] [...]
2) Burning (causing suffering) represents a scene of human life commonly depicted on the Saṃsāracakra paintings in ancient India, according to the Kuvalayamālā.—Page 185.21 f.: Here follows a description of a printed scroll illustrating the Jaina conception of saṃsāracakra. [...] The saṃsāra-cakra illustrated the three worlds of hell, human world and the world of gods. [For example:] People suffering from many kinds of diseases like fever, pain and burning, and lying on their cots and meeting their deaths, to gather their mourning servants, wives and friends
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Burning bush, Burning bush combretum, Burning Lamp Buddha, Burning love, Burning sensation, Cremation ground.
Full-text (+7094): Dahana, Dagdha, Daha, Dahaka, Dah, Tapana, Jvalita, Dahaniya, Plosha, Jvala, Plushta, Jvalana, Shmashana, Vidagdha, Bhasma, Osha, Dahya, Prajvalita, Paridaha, Pradah.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Intentional burn injury in children < [2023: Volume 12, April issue 5]
Isolation and identification of bacteria from burn patients in Benghazi. < [2022: Volume 11, December issue 16]
Role of agnikarma in ayurveda < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
Effect of burning on the numbers of questing ticks collected by dragging < [Vol 73, No 3 (2006)]
Scanning electron microscopy investigation of fibrin networks after thermal... < [Vol 78, No 1 (2011)]
The use of a rat model to evaluate the in vivo toxicity and wound healing... < [Vol 77, No 1 (2010)]
Geospatial Analysis of Crop Residue Burn Areas and Their Dates for Emission... < [Volume 17, Issue 6 (2025)]
Indigenous Knowledge and Seasonal Calendar Inform Adaptive Savanna Burning in... < [Volume 12, Issue 3 (2020)]
Effects of Fire on Diversity and Aboveground Biomass of Understory... < [Volume 14, Issue 22 (2022)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Respiratory Diseases, Malaria and Leishmaniasis < [Volume 17, Issue 10 (2020)]
Detection, Emission Estimation and Risk Prediction of Forest Fires in China... < [Volume 8, Issue 8 (2011)]
Child Supervision and Burn Outcome among Admitted Patients at Major Trauma... < [Volume 14, Issue 8 (2017)]
The Burning Truth(s) < [Vol 56, No 2 (March/April) (2014)]
The Burning Truth(s) < [Vol 56, No 6 (November/December) (2014)]
Characteristics of paediatric burn injuries seen in the tertiary emergency... < [Vol 67, No 1 (Part 1) (2025)]
South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Management of a Burnt Patient < [Vol 12, No 8 (1957)]
Burns: Physiotherapy's challenge < [Vol 32, No 1 (1976)]
The changing face of burns < [Vol 33, No 3 (1977)]