Dhvasta: 13 definitions
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Dhvasta means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Dhwast.
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In Hinduism
Shaktism
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त, “destroyed”) refers to one of the sixty defects of mantras, according to the 11th century Kulārṇava-tantra: an important scripture of the Kaula school of Śāktism traditionally stated to have consisted of 125.000 Sanskrit verses.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Śrī Devī: “For those who do japa without knowing these defects [e.g., dhvasta—destroyed], there is no realization even with millions and billions of japa. [...] Oh My Beloved! there are ten processes for eradicating defects in Mantras as described. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त) refers to “destruction”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.15 (“The birth of Jalandhara and his marriage”).—Accordingly, as Bṛhaspati said to the Gods: “O gods, run away, all of you. There is no trace of the great mountain Droṇa. Certainly it has been destroyed (dhvasta) by the Asura, the son of the ocean. Jalandhara is a great Asura. He cannot be conquered since he is born of a part of Śiva. He will pound all the gods. His power has been understood by me as he is self-born. O gods, all of you remember the act of offence to Śiva perpetrated by Indra”.
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त) refers to “destroying (darkness)”, according to the Guru-maṇḍala-arcana [i.e., “Guru Mandala Worship]” ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “In the Mandala, an obscured Himalaya, abiding seated in lotus posture, [..] a universal vajra, half moon and sun on the head, destroying (dhvasta) darkness, bright, destroying great fear, lord of the seat of the flaming vajra and bell, the semen of two divinities granted, secret non-dual knowledge, clasping a woman in a natural state of emptiness, [...] a helper for crossing over together, the dreadful wilderness of saṃsāra, routing Māra, Śrī Vajrasattva, homage”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त) refers to “removing” (one’s distress), according to the Velūrpālaiyam plates of Nandivarman (II : S. I. I., Vol. II, p. 507. l.8).—Accordingly, “Thence came into existence the race of the Pallavas, who by the Law of Protection (they had adopted) removed (dhvasta) even the slightest distress (of their subjects,) [...]”.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त).—p. p.
1) Fallen.
2) Destroyed, removed.
3) Lost, perished; वरं कृतध्वस्तगुणादत्यन्तमगुणः पुमान् (varaṃ kṛtadhvastaguṇādatyantamaguṇaḥ pumān) Kirātārjunīya 15.15. Amaruśataka 15.
4) Covered (with dust or anything); काञ्चनं रजसा ध्वस्तम् (kāñcanaṃ rajasā dhvastam) Rām.7.14.25.
5) Eclipsed.
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Dhvasta (ध्वस्त).—&c. See under ध्वंस् (dhvaṃs).
See also (synonyms): dhvasti.
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त).—mfn.
(-staḥ-stā-staṃ) 1. Fallen, 2. Destroyed, perished, lost. E. dhvaṃsa to fall, affix karttari kta.
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त).—[adjective] fallen, decayed, perished, destroyed, vanished; bestrewn, covered with ([instrumental] or —°).
1) Dhvasta (ध्वस्त):—[from dhvas] mfn. fallen, destroyed, perished, lost, [Brāhmaṇa] etc. etc.
2) [v.s. ...] eclipsed, obscured, [Varāha-mihira]
3) [v.s. ...] scattered or covered with ([instrumental case] or [compound]), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature etc.]
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त):—[(staḥ-stā-staṃ) a.] Fallen; lost.
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Dhatya.
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
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त) [Also spelled dhwast]:—(a) ruined; destroyed, devastated; hence ~[tā] (nf).
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Kannada-English dictionary
Dhvasta (ಧ್ವಸ್ತ):—
1) [adjective] fallen down.
2) [adjective] spoiled; destroyed.
3) [adjective] not to be found; lost.
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Dhvasta (ಧ್ವಸ್ತ):—
1) [noun] that which has fallen down.
2) [noun] that which is spoiled, destroyed.
3) [noun] abusive language.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Dhvasta (ध्वस्त):—adj. destroyed; ruined; spoilt;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Dhvastadhi, Dhvastakamala, Dhvastakrishna, Dhvastaksha, Dhvastamurdhaja, Dhvastapreman, Dhvastarajahsattvatamomala, Dhvastatamas.
Full-text (+15): Vidhvasta, Apadhvasta, Avadhvasta, Pradhvasta, Upadhvasta, Kritadhvasta, Pravidhvasta, Pratidhvasta, Adhvasta, Dhvams, Dhvastaksha, Himadhvasta, Paridhvasta, Dhvamsita, Dhwast, Gotama, Dhvastamurdhaja, Dhvastadhi, Dhvastapreman, Dhvastakamala.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Dhvasta; (plurals include: Dhvastas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Krishna Sandarbha of Jiva Goswami (by Kusakratha Prabhu)
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 1003 < [Hindi-Gujarati-English Volume 1]
Page 810 < [Hindi-Gujarati-English Volume 1]
Page 214 < [Marathi-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Yasastilaka and Indian culture (Study) (by Krishna Kanta Jandiqui)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.7.3-4 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Brahma Sutras (Govinda Bhashya) (by Kusakratha das Brahmacari)
Sūtra 2.1.15 < [Adhyaya 2, Pada 1]